Trailwind
National Park & Preserve · WV

New River Gorge

Best seasonApr–Oct
EntranceFree
Campgrounds5
Fly intoCRW
When to go · season and historical weather

Sweet spotPeak Apr, May, Jun. Go in Mar, Jul, Aug for similar weather.

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Bar height shows the season; shaded months are the window to go. Select a month for historical weather.
Weather data & source

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). Sunny share of daylight does not describe nighttime visibility. Season bars and highlighted months are separate from these weather averages. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

On the map
Map showing the location of New River Gorge

When to go

Weather in the Appalachian Mountains can be unpredictable and can change quickly. Always be prepared for the possibility of sudden storms. Weather in the mountains is often cooler and wetter than the surrounding area. On average, the warmest month is July. The maximum average precipitation also occurs in July.

Know before you go

No entrance fee5 campgrounds · 5 reservableFly into CRW
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Campgrounds

In and around New River Gorge, reservable sites first.