Grandview Playground Shelter

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, WV · ≈7.7 mi to Beckley
Sites
1
Max rig
No RV sites
Pull-through
N/A
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
7.7 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Accessible camping
  • Quick access to town
  • Tent campers seeking quiet

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVs that need electric hookups
  • Those wanting full hookups
  • Shade-seekers in peak summer

Connectivity

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What's here

1 Group ShelterReserved as one unit · Drive-In access · largest capacity: 200 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

This is a day-use area — no overnight camping of any kind (tent, RV, or otherwise) is available here.

Amenities & features

No amenities or activities reported for this campground.

CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Straightforward accessAccess
Well-equippedConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Beckley, ~7.7 miGet directions ↗

Overview

Overview The Playground Picnic Shelter is the main shelter at Grandview. It is closest to the main playground and ball fields, located just past the amphitheater. 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 The Playground Picnic Shelter at Grandview is the largest and can accommodate up to 200 people. It is ideal for large family reunions or picnics. It offers a covered eating area, three charcoal grills, and six electrical outlets. Restrooms and drinking fountain are nearby. 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 stunning displays of rhododendron. At the Main Overlook, 1,400 feet above the river, you see an active railway and the town of Quinnimont, where coal companies first shipped coal out of the gorge in 1873. Nearby Attractions The city of Beckley is approximately 12 miles from Grandview and offers a wide variety of shopping, restaurants, and hotels. Popular attractions include a children's museum and Exhibition Coal Mine. Charges & Cancellations Refunds are not issued due to rain.

Managed by National Park Service · Primitive campground