Free
No entrance pass required
An entrance pass is not required to access New River Gorge National Park & Preserve. Other National Park Service sites may require an entrance pass or fee. Depending on your trip plans, an interagency pass may save you money. Entrance Passes are not available at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, since the park does not charge entrance fees. Passes can be purchased online through the NPS website at https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm
Visitors can also purchase passes in person from Army Corps of Engineers at nearby Summersville Lake: https://www.lrh.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/2566988/federal-pass-program-for-recreation/
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve does not charge an entrance fee.
2024 Free Entrance Days in the National ParksCome experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
There is NO FEE to enter New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Enjoy your visit! If you plan to visit other national parks with an entrance fee, learn more about the America the Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass series and fee free days in national parks. |
Last updated: May 11, 2023