Photo: Gary Hartley

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Stone Cliff

7 sites · Free · First come, first served · No RVs

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First come, first servedFree / night

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

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7Sites

7First come

FreePer night

NoRVs

7 tent only7 walk-in / boat-in

Reservations

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

Fees

Camping Fee 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

Stone Cliff 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	Not allowed
Trailers	Not allowed
RV notes	There are no RV sites at this campground. RV, camper, or car camping is prohibited.
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
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 are no wheelchair accessible campsites at this location. Composting restroom facilities are wheelchair accessible.
ADA	Campsites are walk-in and not accessible. Composting restrooms facilities are accessible.
Cell	Cell service is spotty and may not be reliable based on provider, weather, and location.

Getting there

Stone Cliff Campground, Thurmond, WV 25963

From U.S. Route 19 north of Beckley, take the Glen-Jean-Thurmond exit. Take an immediate left and go 0.5 miles to Glen Jean. Turn right and follow the signs for Thurmond (WV Route 25). Continue for 6 miles to a three-way intersection. Bear right and go 1.5 miles on this road. Take a right on the gravel road, just before the bridge crossing the New River. Continue past the boat launch to the parking area.

Contact

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

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About Stone Cliff

This tent only campground located near the historic railroad town of Thurmond offers 7 walk-in sites, 5 on the sandy beach of the New River and 2 in the nearby forest. There are no drive-in sites at this location. RV, camper, or car camping is prohibited. The Stone Cliff Trailhead also starts at the campground.

Photos

A brown sign with a drawing of a river on it that says Stone Cliff on it — Stone Cliff Campground offers multiple walk-in campsites for tent camping visitors. · NPS

A sandy beach next to a swift flowing river with a bridge over the river in the distance — Stone Cliff Campground is located on the New River and offers opportunities for fishing, white water boating, and relaxation near your campsite. · NPS

A campsite with a fire ring in a forested area covered with leaves — Stone Cliff Campground offers 2 walk-in campsites in the forest near the New River. · NPS

A sandy campsite with a fire ring near some green shrubby plants. — Stone Cliff Campground offers 5 walk-in sites on the banks of the New River. · NPS

Campsites

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

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Thu, Nov 12

Overnight

46°F

Light Rain

Thu, Nov 12

Day

54°F

Light Rain

Thu, Nov 12

Night

33°F

Light Rain

Fri, Nov 13

Day

43°F

Rain And Snow Likely then Rain And Snow

Fri, Nov 13

Night

28°F

Rain And Snow Likely

Sat, Nov 14

Day

41°F

Chance Light Snow

Sat, Nov 14

Night

26°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 may 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 is prohibited at Stone Cliff Campground. •No more than 2 tents 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.