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Grandview Playground Shelter in West Virginia
Very Hard to BookNational Park

Grandview Playground Shelter

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, West Virginia

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It is off-season. Grandview Playground Shelter has no announced reopening date

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve has this campground closed for the season.

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As of September 2026, Grandview Playground Shelter is a campground in New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, West Virginia with 1 campsite. Grandview Playground Shelter is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Grandview Playground Shelter is located at 37.8302ยฐ N, 81.0631ยฐ W.
people allowed on each site
200

Grandview Playground Shelter reservations and next available dates

Next Available Dates

Oct 2 (1 site)Oct 5 (1 site)Oct 6 (1 site)

1 site open on Oct 2 at Grandview Playground Shelter. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 00:25 UTC.

Campsites at Grandview Playground Shelter

  • Group 1
  • Accessible 1

Amenities

  • restrooms

At a glance: Setting: River.

Things to do: hiking, photography.

All sites at Grandview Playground Shelter, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the Pavilion loop.

SiteTypeSleepsAccess
Playground ShelterGroup200Accessible

About Grandview Playground Shelter

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.

Rules and notices at Grandview Playground Shelter

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Grandview Playground Shelter on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all areas at Grandview.

Decorations are allowed, provided they do not damage the structure (i.e. no staples or nails) and are cleaned up on departure including all tape remnants.

Any signs or other notices to participants will be a stand-alone, temporary measure only, must not be attached to boardwalks, railings or trees any vegetation. These stand-alone signs must be promptly removed by user at the conclusion of your event at the shelter.

Glitter or confetti in any form (table decorations, cannons, popper, etc.) and silly string are prohibited.

The following are prohibited : helium and water balloons ; throwing of rice, confetti, flower petals, or birdseed; release of balloons or birds into the air; loud audio devices; fireworks; wading pools or dunk tanks; mechanical rides or petting zoos; activities or games that involve food such as egg toss; any form of gambling or gambling devices (including raffles or lotteries); collection of fees or donations; smoking in buildings, on boardwalks or in vegetated areas; writing on or discoloring any natural feature or structure; off-road vehicles.

All Grandview shelters must be left in substantially the same condition as they were prior to reservation with all refuse properly disposed at the conclusion of event. The use of sidewalk chalk, markers, crayons, paint markers, or any other marking devices on concrete, wooden structures, picnic tables, or asphalt areas is prohibited.

You may rearrange picnic tables at the shelter for your event. You are responsible for returning the picnic tables to the original location at the conclusion of the event.

Bouncy houses, drones, fireworks, dunk tanks, and wading pools are not allowed.

Potable water is available at restrooms and nearby drinking fountains.

Commercial activity (i.e. sales) is prohibited.

Use of the pavilion for weddings and wedding receptions requires a Special Use Permit. Call 304-465-6517 for permit information.

Keep your confirmation notice with you in the event of a conflict with a non-reservation party.

Pets must be kept on a leash at all times. Pet excrement must be immediately picked up and disposed of by the person in control of the pet.

Cutting, destroying, digging, removing or possessing any tree, shrub, or other plant is prohibited. Digging holes, moving rocks, or constructing viewing platforms is prohibited. In no instance will anything be stapled or nailed to trees, bushes, or structures. Any signs or other notices to participants will be a stand-alone, temporary measure only and removed by user at the conclusion of event.

For additional park information call (304) 465-0508 or visit www.nps.gov/neri

Grandview Playground Shelter FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Grandview Playground Shelter?

Grandview Playground Shelter is rated "Very Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Grandview Playground Shelter?

Cancellations happen frequently at Grandview Playground Shelter, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Grandview Playground Shelter have?

Grandview Playground Shelter has 1 campsites.

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