Prince, West Virginia, drops you riverside in New River Gorge National Park country. Four RV parks anchor your trip here: Army Camp, War Ridge, Glade Creek, and Grandview Sandbar. Camp now to raft class V rapids, bridge-walk the longest steel span on earth, and hike to hidden waterfalls.
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Prince clings to the New River's edge in Fayette County, a speck on old rail maps turned adventure hub. Trains hauled coal past here; today, rafters tackle the Gauley River nearby, climbers scale the Gorge's 1,000-foot cliffs, and hikers trace the Arrowhead Trails system from Thurmond to Cunard. The New River Gorge Bridge looms 20 minutes north, drawing 1.5 million visitors yearly for skywalks and festivals.
Army Camp on New River National Scenic River draws pet owners with leashed dogs and crackling campfires after paddles. War Ridge slash Backus Mountain Campground fits big rigs over 40 feet for families towing homes into the backcountry. Glade Creek Campground gathers groups on spacious sites amid rhododendron thickets. Grandview Sandbar Campground blends group capacity, pet access, and fires for rafters crashing after Lower Gorge runs.
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Prince marks the entry to New River Gorge National Park's wild heart. This tiny Fayette County spot launches whitewater rafts into class V rapids on the New and Gauley Rivers. Hikers hit 50 miles of trails from here; the New River Gorge Bridge, three miles of arch, hosts Bridge Day jumps each October for 200,000 spectators.
Find four RV parks near Prince: Army Camp, War Ridge / Backus Mountain Campground, Glade Creek Campground, and Grandview Sandbar Campground. All sit inside New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, minutes from Prince via Route 19. Expect primitive sites with vault toilets; Army Camp and Grandview add pet zones and fire rings.
Yes, Army Camp and Grandview Sandbar Campground allow pets. Keep dogs leashed at these New River sites; campfires add evenings by the water. Other parks like War Ridge restrict pets to preserve wildlife in the Gorge.