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Grandview – Raleigh County Courthouse Beckley📷 Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant), CC BY-SA 3.0 us

Grandview

Beckley, WV

Views

The southern rim of the New River Gorge, where the river makes a wide horseshoe bend below the main overlook; rhododendrons bloom here in June.

Nearest town
Beckley, WV
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
37.8316, -81.0637

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Featured in these trip guides

New River Gorge National Park – a river with a bridge going over it and trees on the sidePhoto by Lori Stevens on Unsplash
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New River Gorge National Park

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Thurmond Historic District – Thurmond Rail Bridge 2025a© Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Campsites nearby

  • Little Beaver State Park CampgroundCampsite
    6 mi from Grandview
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Shady Rest RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    6 mi from Grandview
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Hilltop SunriseMotorhome stopover
    10 mi from Grandview · 2 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Lake Stephens RV CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    13 mi from Grandview · 100 pitches
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Arrowhead Bike Farm CampgroundCampsite
    14 mi from Grandview
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Burning Rock CampgroundCampsite
    16 mi from Grandview
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in West Virginia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Grandview?

Grandview is in Beckley, WV, at GPS 37.8316, -81.0637. It is about 9 mi from Thurmond.

Can you camp near Grandview?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Grandview Sandbar Campsite, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 39 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Grandview?

Grandview is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: New River Gorge National Park.

What is there to see near Grandview?

Places worth a stop nearby: Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine (8 mi), Thurmond Historic District (9 mi), Glade Creek Grist Mill, Babcock State Park (12 mi) and New River Gorge Bridge (16 mi).

When is the best time to visit Grandview?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)