Meadow Creek Campground

Overview

This primitive campground located along the New River is only one mile from the Sandstone Visitor Center. It offers 17 sites in an open field. The railroad crossing can be dangerous for larger RVs and trailers.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, Free camping

Sites

17 campsites

Fee

Free

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Phone

304-465-0508

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Meadow Creek Campground, 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

• Island Loop TrailHike · 0.6 mi long · 2.8 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Trail Run or hike the Little Laurel TrailHike · 30-120 Minutes · 8.6 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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• Gwinn Ridge TrailHike · 3.0 mi long · 3.6 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Castle Rock TrailHike · 0.5 mi long · 30-120 Minutes · 8.0 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 · 8.1 mi from camp

  This is an out and back route that is on different compositions. National Park Service

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• Polls Plateau TrailHike · 4.8 mi long · 4.4 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Bicycling at New River GorgeBike ride · 18.6 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 · 20.6 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

• Smith MountainPeak · 2,976 ft · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Sullivan KnobPeak · 2,579 ft · 2.0 mi from campShow on map
• Sandstone FallsWaterfall · 2.9 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Island Loop Trail.

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• Sandstone Falls OverlookViewpoint · 3.3 mi from campShow on map
• Brooks OverlookViewpoint · 4.2 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Climbing at New River GorgeClimbing · 20.6 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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• Winterplace Ski ResortSkiing and snowshoeing · 17.6 mi from campShow on map
• Honeymooner AreaClimbing · 19.2 mi from campShow on map

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

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date.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