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Thayer Campground

4 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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4Sites

4First come

FreePer night

NoRVs

4 tent only4 walk-in / boat-in

Reservations

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

Fees

Thayer 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

Thayer Campground is open year round.

Amenities

Toilets · none
Showers · none
Drinking water · none
Trash / recycling · none
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 location. RV, camper, or car camping is prohibited.
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 are no wheelchair accessible campsites or restrooms at this location.
ADA	There are no ADA compliant accessible campsites or restrooms at this location.
Cell	Cell service is spotty and may not be reliable based on provider, weather, and location.

Getting there

Thayer Campground, Thurmond, WV 25936

Take Route 25 from Glen Jean for six miles towards Thurmond. Turn right at the intersection just before the bridge across the river and continue towards Stone Cliff. At Stonecliff, cross the New River bridge and continue upstream on Route 25 (which becomes unpaved at this point) towards Thayer. At Thayer Church, turn downhill off Route 25 to the bottom. Cross the railroad tracks and turn left towards the campground.

Contact

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

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About Thayer

This tent only campground is located near the community of Thayer along the banks of the New River. It has 4 walk-in sites. There are no drive-in sites at this location. RV, camper, or car camping is prohibited. Alcohol is prohibited at this campground.

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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

50°F

Light Rain

Thu, Nov 12

Night

34°F

Chance Light Rain then Rain And Snow Likely

Fri, Nov 13

Day

39°F

Rain And Snow

Fri, Nov 13

Night

29°F

Rain And Snow Likely

Sat, Nov 14

Day

37°F

Chance Light Snow

Sat, Nov 14

Night

28°F

Mostly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

41°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 is prohibited at Thayer 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. •Alcohol, alcohol usage, and disorderly conduct is prohibited at Thayer Campground. •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.