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Campground

Grandview Sandbar

A small grassy area covered in trees with a road around it and designated campsites.

Grandview Sandbar Campground offers camping in the woods right next to the New River.

Photo: NPS

About

This campground offers shaded wooded campsites near the banks of the New River. There are 10 wooded drive-in sites for RVs, campers, car camping, and tents; 6 walk-in tents sites; and 2 accessible sites by the river. Only small (less than 25 feet) and medium (22 - 31.5 feet) RVs are recommended due to the tight access road. Camp only at designated sites. RV, camper, or car camping in non-designated sites, walk-in sites, or any parking area is strictly prohibited.

Campsites

16
Total Sites
6
Tent Only
6
Walk/Boat-in

Contact

Phone3044650508
Emailneri_interpretation@nps.gov

Location

Grandview Sandbar Campground
Glade Creek Road
Prince, WV 25907

Fees

Grandview Sandbar$0.00

Hours

Grandview Sandbar Campground is open year round.

wednesdayAll Day
mondayAll Day
thursdayAll Day
sundayAll Day
tuesdayAll Day
fridayAll Day
saturdayAll Day

Reservations

All sites are managed on a first-come, first-served basis and reservations are not accepted.

Directions

Located on Glade Creek Road, off Route 41 near Prince. Coming from Beckley, Glade Creek Road is a well-marked right hand turn just before crossing the New River. Follow the gravel Glade Creek for one mile, then turn let down a short winding road to the campground.

Weather

Weather in the Appalachian Mountains can be unpredictable and can change quickly. Always be prepared for the possibility of sudden storms. Weather in the mountains is often cooler and wetter than the surrounding area. On average, the warmest month is July. The maximum average precipitation also occurs in July.

Accessibility

wheelchair Access

There are two wheelchair accessible campsites at this location. Composting restroom facilities are wheelchair accessible.

cell Phone Info

Cell service is spotty and may not be reliable based on provider, weather, and location.

fire Stove Policy

Use existing fire rings at campsites. Burn only dead wood found on the ground. Damaging or cutting down trees or branches for firewood is prohibited.

rv Allowed

1

rv Info

There are 10 drive in campsites that can accommodate small (less than 25 feet in total length) to medium (22 - 31.5 feet in total length) sized RVs or trailers. There are no pull-through campsites.

rv Max Length

31

trailer Max Length

31

ada Info

There are two accessible campsites at this campground. Please display disability placard in your vehicle if using one of these campsites. Composting restroom facilities are accessible.

trailer Allowed

1

access Roads

Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather

classifications

Primitive Camping Areas