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Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Park Service
DesignationRecreation area
StateWV
Managed byNational Park Service
Best seasonJun–Oct
On the map
Map showing the location of Gauley River National Recreation Area

About Gauley River National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River contains several class V+ rapids, making it one of the most adventurous white water boating rivers in the east.

Things to do

BoatingCampingFishingPaddling

When to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best Jun–OctAverage low–high: 58–76°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 46%11.0 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Gauley River National Recreation Area is managed by National Park Service. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

See it on Recreation.gov →