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New River Gorge Bridge – New River Bridge (New River Gorge National Park) - Flickr - aparlette📷 Andrew Parlette from Elkridge,MD, US, CC BY 2.0
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New River Gorge Bridge

Fayetteville, WV

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A steel arch bridge 876 feet above the river, seen best from the boardwalk below the Canyon Rim Visitor Center. Fayette Station Road winds down under it.

Nearest town
Fayetteville, WV
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
38.0700, -81.0763
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Best time to go

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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)

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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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Thurmond Historic District – Thurmond Rail Bridge 2025a© Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Flowers of Kanawha Falls 2022© Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Campsites nearby

  • Arrowhead Bike Farm CampgroundCampsite
    2 mi from New River Gorge Bridge
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Hilltop SunriseMotorhome stopover
    9 mi from New River Gorge Bridge · 2 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Summersville Lake RetreatMotorhome stopover
    15 mi from New River Gorge Bridge · 65 pitches
    TentsMotorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Mountain Lake CampgroundCampsite
    16 mi from New River Gorge Bridge
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Little Beaver State Park CampgroundCampsite
    22 mi from New River Gorge Bridge
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    OSMAdd to trip
  • Lake Stephens RV CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    23 mi from New River Gorge Bridge · 100 pitches
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All campsites in West Virginia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is New River Gorge Bridge?

New River Gorge Bridge is in Fayetteville, WV, at GPS 38.0700, -81.0763. It is about 8 mi from Thurmond.

Can you camp near New River Gorge Bridge?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is American Alpine Club New River Gorge Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 41 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass New River Gorge Bridge?

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

What is there to see near New River Gorge Bridge?

Places worth a stop nearby: Hawks Nest State Park (4 mi), Thurmond Historic District (8 mi), Kanawha Falls (9 mi) and Glade Creek Grist Mill, Babcock State Park (9 mi).

When is the best time to visit New River Gorge Bridge?

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)