Photo: Gary Hartley

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Glade Creek Campground

11 sites · Free · First come, first served · RVs to 31 ft

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First come, first servedFree / night

No reservations. Sites are first come, first served, so arrive early.

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11Sites

11First come

FreePer night

31 ftRVs

6 tent only6 walk-in / boat-in

Reservations

All sites are managed on a first-come, first-served basis and reservations are not accepted

Fees

Glade Creek Campground These primitive camping areas have no drinking water or hookups, and limited restroom facilities. All sites are managed on a first-come, first-served basis and reservations are not accepted. There are no fees for camping.	Free

Season & hours

Glade Creek Campground is open year round.

Amenities

Toilets · Composting Toilets - year round
Showers · none
Drinking water · none
Trash / recycling · year round
Laundry · none
Camp store · none
Firewood for sale · none
Ice for sale · none
Food storage lockers · none
Dump station · none
Amphitheater · none
Camp host · none
Cell reception · year round
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed, up to 31 ft
Trailers	Allowed, up to 31 ft
RV notes	Five campsites are drive in and can accommodate small (less than 25 feet in total length) and medium (22 - 31.5 feet in length) RVs or trailers. Large RVs or trailers are not recommended. There are no pull-through campsites.
Roads	Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Type	Primitive Camping Areas
Campfires	Use existing fire rings at campsites. Burn only dead wood found on the ground. Damaging or cutting down trees or branches for firewood is prohibited.
Wheelchair	There is one wheelchair accessible campsite at this location. Composting restroom facilities are wheelchair accessible. The area also includes wheelchair accessible picnic area, fishing area, and a small portion of the Glade Creek Trail.
ADA	There is one accessible campsite at this location. Please display disability placard in your vehicle if using this site. Composting restroom facilities are accessible. The area also includes an accessible picnic area, fishing area, and a small portion of the Glade Creek Trail.
Cell	Cell service is spotty and may not be reliable based on provider, weather, and location.

Getting there

Glade Creek Campground, Prince, WV 25907

Located at the end of Glade Creek Road, off Route 41 near Prince. Coming from Beckley, Glade Creek Road is a well-marked right hand turn before crossing the New River. Follow Glade Creek Road for six miles to the campground

Contact

(304) 465-0508 · neri_interpretation@nps.gov

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About Glade Creek

This forested campground offers both tent and RV sites near the banks of the New River and the Glade Creek Trailhead. There are 6 walk-in tents sites and 5 drive-in sites for tents, RVs, or campers. There is 1 accessible site. Only small (less than 25 feet) and medium (22 - 31.5 feet) RVs or campers are recommended. Camp only at designated sites. RV, camper, or car camping in non-designated sites, walk-in sites, or any parking area is strictly prohibited.

Photos

campsite — Campsite at Glade Creek campground · NPS photo

walk in camping area — Walk in camping area at Glade Creek Campground · NPS photo

restrooms — Restrooms at Glade Creek campground · NPS photo

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Thu, Nov 12

Overnight

48°F

Light Rain

Thu, Nov 12

Day

54°F

Light Rain

Thu, Nov 12

Night

35°F

Light Rain

Fri, Nov 13

Day

43°F

Rain And Snow

Fri, Nov 13

Night

31°F

Light Snow Likely

Sat, Nov 14

Day

40°F

Chance Light Snow

Sat, Nov 14

Night

30°F

Mostly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

44°F

Mostly Sunny

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

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.

Rules

•Camp only in designated campsites. •RV, Camper, and Car camping only permitted at drive-in campsites. •No more than 2 tents or 1 tent and 1 RV/Camper per campsite. •No more than 2 vehicles permitted per campsite. •Campers must occupy permitted campsites each night. •No more than 8 people and 4 pets per campsite. •Camping limit of no more than a total of 14 days per 28-day period in any park campground. •Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. •Pets must be kept on a leash. •Use existing fire rings for campfires. Burn only dead wood found on the ground. •Use the provided toilet facilities. •Do not drive nails into trees or hang lanterns against trees. •Public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and possession of alcohol by minors is prohibited. •Littering is prohibited. Dispose of trash in a bear-proof trash receptacle. •Avoid glass containers, use plastic or aluminum. •Respect all other park visitors and campers.

Trails near camp

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.