Thurmond Depot Visitor Center
37.9573, -81.0788 · Park boundary: National Park Service
Thurmond Depot is a restored railroad depot located in the historic railroad town of Thurmond. Open seasonally (typically Memorial Day to Labor Day), the Depot is an information center and a park store.
- Every day
- 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day, and weekends in September and October
- Fall Hours · Sep 12, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 · Mon–Fri Closed, Sat–Sun 10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thurmond Depot Winter Hours · Oct 31, 2026 – May 26, 2027 · Closed
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve - Thurmond Depot
Take U.S. Route 19 to the Glen Jean exit, north of Beckley. Follow the signs to Thurmond, seven miles down WV Route 25 (Route 25 is a narrow, winding road and is not recommended for RVs and trailers). No automotive services are available in Thurmond.
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