Thayer Campground
Facility · West Virginia ·
Managed by the National Park Service
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve (National Preserve) · Open Access
- 1,095 ft
- Elevation
This tent only campground is located near the community of Thayer along the banks of the New River. It has 4 walk-in sites. There are no drive-in sites at this location. RV, camper, or car camping is prohibited.
Alcohol is prohibited at this campground.
Getting there
Take Route 25 from Glen Jean for six miles towards Thurmond. Turn right at the intersection just before the bridge across the river and continue towards Stone Cliff. At Stonecliff, cross the New River bridge and continue upstream on Route 25 (which becomes unpaved at this point) towards Thayer. At Thayer Church, turn downhill off Route 25 to the bottom. Cross the railroad tracks and turn left towards the campground.
37.90173, -81.03302 · 37°54'6.2"N 81°1'58.9"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 | 52 | 64 | 72 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 75 | 65 | 54 | 45 |
| Low °F | 23 | 25 | 31 | 41 | 50 | 58 | 61 | 60 | 54 | 42 | 33 | 27 |
| Precip in | 3.5 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 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 Thayer Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Thayer Campground?
- No. Thayer Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Thayer Campground
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- Grandview Shelter 1 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Grandview Shelter 4 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Grandview Playground Shelter 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Stone Cliff 2.7 mi · Facility
- Grandview Sandbar 3.3 mi · Facility
- Army Camp 4.7 mi · Facility
- War Ridge/Backus Mountain Campground 4.7 mi · Facility
- Grandview Visitor Center 5.1 mi · Facility
- Glade Creek Campground 5.2 mi · Facility
- Brooklyn Campground 5.7 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (304) 465-0508
- Email neri_interpretation@nps.gov
- Info 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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