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Grandview Shelter 1 Campground in West Virginia
Very Hard to BookNational Park

Grandview Shelter 1 Campground

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, West Virginia

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

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

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  • Grandview Shelter 1 Campground is located at 37.8302ยฐ N, 81.0631ยฐ W.
people allowed on each site
80

Grandview Shelter 1 Campground reservations and next available dates

Campsites at Grandview Shelter 1 Campground

  • Group 1
  • Hookups 1

Amenities

  • restrooms

At a glance: Setting: River.

Things to do: hiking, climbing, photography, horse riding.

All sites at Grandview Shelter 1 Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the Pavilion loop.

SiteTypeSleepsHookups
Shelter #1Group80Electric

About Grandview Shelter 1 Campground

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.

Rules and notices at Grandview Shelter 1 Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Grandview Shelter 1 Campground 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, poppers, 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 affixed 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 Shelter 1 Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Grandview Shelter 1 Campground?

Grandview Shelter 1 Campground 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 Shelter 1 Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Grandview Shelter 1 Campground, 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 Shelter 1 Campground have?

Grandview Shelter 1 Campground has 1 campsites.

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