Grandview Shelter 1
Campground · West Virginia · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the National Park Service
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve (National Preserve) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 80
- People per site
- 2,498 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Grandview Shelter #1 is a smaller shelter located on a hill just off the Grandview Rim Trail near the North Rim Overlook. It can accommodate 40 people inside the shelter and approximately 35 people outside. This shelter is not handicapped accessible. It requires climbing up a small set of stone stairs and a short walk up a small hill.Recreation
The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court, baseball field, and basketball court.Facilities
Shelter #1 is enclosed on three sides with a stone fireplace inside. It offers two electrical outlets, one charcoal grill plus a fireplace grate. Playground equipment, horse shoe pit, drinking fountain with side spigot, and restrooms are nearby. This shelter is not handicapped accessible and is not easily accessible for the elderly. Additional chairs, tables, and canopy tent are allowed.Natural Features
Grandview became part of New River Gorge National River in 1990, after more than 50 years as one of West Virginia's most popular day use state parks. The area offers spectacular views of the New River and beautiful displays of rhododendron. At the Main Overlook, 1,400 feet above the river, you see an active railway and the town of Quinnimont, where the first coal was shipped out of the gorge in 1873.Nearby Attractions
The city of Beckley is approximately 12 miles from Grandview. It offers a wide variety of shopping, restaurants, and hotels. Popular attractions include a children's museum, and Exhibition Coal Mine.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- Up to 80 people per site
- Loops: Pavilion
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.
1 campsite at Grandview Shelter 1
Check-in 6:00 AM · Check-out 9:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter #1 | Pavilion | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 80 | 🐾 |
Getting there
To reach Grandview from Beckley follow I-64 East five miles to Exit 129 B. From Lewisburg follow I-64 West forty miles to Exit 129. From either exit, turn right and follow Route 9 North six miles to Grandview.
37.83017, -81.06312 · 37°49'48.6"N 81°3'47.2"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, 4.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Refunds are not issued due to rain.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Grandview Shelter 1
- Can you reserve a site at Grandview Shelter 1?
- Yes, Grandview Shelter 1 is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Grandview Shelter 1 have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Grandview Shelter 1?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Grandview Shelter 1.
- Does Grandview Shelter 1 have hookups?
- Electric.
- Are campfires allowed at Grandview Shelter 1?
- Campfires are allowed at Grandview Shelter 1. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Grandview Shelter 1
- Grandview Shelter 4 less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Grandview Shelter 3 less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Grandview Shelter 2 less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Grandview Playground Shelter less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Grandview Visitor Center 0.1 mi · Facility
- Grandview Sandbar 1.9 mi · Facility
- Glade Creek Campground 2.7 mi · Facility
- Army Camp 2.8 mi · Facility
- War Ridge/Backus Mountain Campground 4.4 mi · Facility
- Thayer Campground 5.2 mi · Facility
- Stone Cliff 7.1 mi · Facility
- Meadow Creek Campground 8.1 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 304-465-0508
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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