Glade Creek Campground
Facility · West Virginia ·
Managed by the National Park Service
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve (National Preserve) · Open Access
- 1,229 ft
- Elevation
This forested campground offers both tent and RV sites near the banks of the New River and the Glade Creek Trailhead. There are 6 walk-in tents sites and 5 drive-in sites for tents, RVs, or campers. There is 1 accessible site. Only small (less than 25 feet) and medium (22 - 31.5 feet) RVs or campers are recommended.
Camp only at designated sites. RV, camper, or car camping in non-designated sites, walk-in sites, or any parking area is strictly prohibited.
Getting there
Located at the end of Glade Creek Road, off Route 41 near Prince. Coming from Beckley, Glade Creek Road is a well-marked right hand turn before crossing the New River. Follow Glade Creek Road for six miles to the campground
37.82841, -81.01299 · 37°49'42.3"N 81°0'46.7"W
Typical weather
Typically 81°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 41 | 44 | 53 | 64 | 72 | 78 | 81 | 80 | 74 | 64 | 53 | 44 |
| Low °F | 24 | 27 | 33 | 43 | 51 | 59 | 62 | 61 | 55 | 44 | 35 | 28 |
| Precip in | 3.1 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Glade Creek Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Glade Creek Campground?
- No. Glade Creek Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (304) 465-0508
- Email neri_interpretation@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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