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

A wooded campsite with two gravel parking spots in front of a camping pad with a picnic table.

A campsite with a picnic table and grill surrounded by trees and next to a large river.

A campsite next to the river with a sign that designates it as an accessibility only campsite.

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Grandview Sandbar

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Overview

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.

Operator: National Park
Camping types: Tent, Free camping
Sites: 16 campsites
Fee: Free
Reservations: No online reservations listed
Phone: 304-465-0508

Amenities

🚻Toilets

♿Wheelchair Access

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Grandview Sandbar, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

Trail Run or hike the Little Laurel TrailHike · 30-120 Minutes · 1.6 mi from camp
The terrain is crushed rock for most of the trail, but there are a few areas that the terrain can be a bit uneven. National Park Service
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Castle Rock TrailHike · 0.5 mi long · 30-120 Minutes · 1.6 mi from camp
Amazing hike that brings you right next to the layers of rocks that make-up the gorge. National Park Service
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Trail Run Grandview Rim TrailHike · 1.8 mi from camp
This is an out and back route that is on different compositions. National Park Service
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Grandview Rim TrailHike · 1.5 mi long · 0-2 Hours · 0.7 mi from camp
A trail starting near Main Overlook Trailhead, maintained by National Park.
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Little Laurel TrailHike · 2.5 mi long · 0.9 mi from camp
A trail starting near Little Laurel Lower Trailhead, maintained by National Park Service.
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Woodland Loop TrailHike · 0.6 mi long · 1.7 mi from camp
A loop trail starting near Little Laurel Upper.
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Mountain biking

Bicycling at New River GorgeBike ride · 12.8 mi from camp
New River Gorge National River offers over fifty miles of mountain bike trails, varying from easy to difficult in terrain and distance. National Park Service
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Rivers and rafting

Whitewater BoatingPaddling and rafting · 14.8 mi from camp
Whitewater rafting and kayaking is one of the more popular activities at New River Gorge. National Park Service
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Scenic sights

Turkey Spur RockPeak · 2,300 ft · 0.7 mi from camp
A peak along Grandview Rim Trail.
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Turkey Spur OverlookViewpoint · 0.8 mi from camp
A viewpoint along Grandview Rim Trail.
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Stretcher NeckPeak · 1,946 ft · 1.8 mi from campShow on map
North OverlookViewpoint · 1.6 mi from camp
A viewpoint along Grandview Rim Trail.
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Sandstone FallsWaterfall · 10.5 mi from camp
A waterfall along Island Loop Trail.
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Climbing and snow sports

Climbing at New River GorgeClimbing · 14.8 mi from camp
With over 1,400 established climbing routes, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has become one of the most popular climbing locations in the country. National Park Service
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Honeymooner AreaClimbing · 13.7 mi from campShow on map
Party Buttress AreaClimbing · 13.8 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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Data sources

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Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.

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