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Riding the rapids, Gauley River, West Virginia (courtesy, Bob Byrd)

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Gauley River National Recreation Area Parks and Outdoors Travel Tips

By Paul Elliott

Foaming whitewater is not the only thing to be seen on the move in and around the Gauley River National Recreation Area. As many birders now know, more than 200 bird species have been spotted there (albeit not simultaneously).
Although the recreation area affords only limited public access and has no public camping facilities, there are ways for you to have the pleasure of camping close to this spectacular river and also the nearby New River.
If you're an angler looking for some action, try your skill and luck on the Gauley and New rivers and some of their tributaries, and especially on Summersville Lake. These bodies of water are among the state's finest sport fisheries.

Gauley River National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of Gauley River and six miles of Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural features. Dropping more than 668 feet through 28 miles of rugged terrain, the Gauley is famous for its outstanding whitewater and is one of the most technical rivers in the nation. The Meadow River gradient averages 88 feet per mile. Read More

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Hotels

Country Road Cabins

P.O. Box 44
Hico, WV 25854 Map

Distance: 6.0 mi.
(from destination center)

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Summersville Lake Retreat

278 Summersville Lake Rd.
Mt. Nebo, WV 26679 Map

Distance: 6.8 mi.
(from destination center)

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Mountain Lake Campground & Cabins

1898 Airport Road
Summersville, WV 26651 Map

Distance: 8.7 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Wildwater Expeditions

P.O. Box 155, US 19 & Milroy Grose Rd.
Lansing, West Virginia 25862

Distance: 10.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Wildwater Expeditions is a small outfitter dedicated to helping you have big whitewater fun in wild... Read More

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Brooklyn to Southside Junction Trail

c/o New River Gorge National River, P.O. Box 246
Glen Jean, West Virginia 25846

Distance: 22.2 mi. (from destination center)

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The Brooklyn to Southside Junction Trail is easily the most popular mountain-bike trail within... Read More

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Cranberry/Tri-River Rail Trail

Nicholas County

Distance: 8.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This is a 16.5-mile path that follows a former coal-mining and timber railway grade out of Richwood... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Gauley River National Recreation Area

	Distance (mi.)
Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport	157.3 map
Port Columbus International Airport	159.6 map
Pittsburgh International Airport	161.7 map

Other Smaller Airports near Gauley River National Recreation Area

	Distance (mi.)
Charleston Yeager Airport	34.5 map
Lewisburg Greenbrier Valley Airport	46.9 map
Bluefield Mercer County/Princeton Airport	64.9 map

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