Stone Cliff

Overview

This tent only campground located near the historic railroad town of Thurmond offers 7 walk-in sites, 5 on the sandy beach of the New River and 2 in the nearby forest. There are no drive-in sites at this location. RV, camper, or car camping is prohibited. The Stone Cliff Trailhead also starts at the campground.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, Free camping

Sites

7 campsites

Fee

Free

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Phone

304-465-0508

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Stone Cliff, 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

• Stone Cliff TrailHike · 2.9 mi long · 0.0 mi from campShow on map
• Rend TrailHike · 4.6 mi long · 1.4 mi from campShow on map
• Trail Run or hike the Little Laurel TrailHike · 30-120 Minutes · 6.6 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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• Southside TrailHike · 6.9 mi long · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Castle Rock TrailHike · 0.5 mi long · 30-120 Minutes · 6.7 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 · 7.0 mi from camp

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

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Mountain biking

• Bicycling at New River GorgeBike ride · 7.5 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 · 9.5 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

• Swell KnobPeak · 2,014 ft · 0.8 mi from campShow on map
• Beury MountainPeak · 2,493 ft · 2.2 mi from campShow on map
• Concho OverlookViewpoint · 2.6 mi from camp

  A viewpoint near Southside Trail.

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• Turkey Spur OverlookViewpoint · 5.9 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Grandview Rim Trail.

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• Sandstone FallsWaterfall · 14.8 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Island Loop Trail.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Climbing at New River GorgeClimbing · 9.5 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 · 8.4 mi from campShow on map
• Party Buttress AreaClimbing · 8.5 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.