Thayer Campground
Prince, West Virginia · 1,093 ft · In New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,093 ft (333 m)1,093 ft333 m
- Land
- New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
National Park Service
Other campgrounds in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve 13
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Stone Cliff7 sites · Free2.7 mi
- Grandview Sandbar16 sites · Free3.3 mi
- War Ridge/Backus Mountain Campground8 sites · Free4.7 mi
- Army Camp11 sites · Free4.7 mi
- Glade Creek Campground11 sites · Free5.2 mi
- Grandview Shelter 2$75 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov5.2 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Burnwood Group Campsite 12 mi · 1 single site
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About
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.
From National Park Service — campgrounds and OpenStreetMap · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Thayer Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedPatchy Fog then Sunny, 6% chance of rain77°64°
- ThuRain Showers, 76% chance of rain73°64°
- FriRain Showers, 93% chance of rain68°39°
- SatSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 21% chance of rain48°32°
- SunSunny59°40°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Subcamp C4
Campground · 5.1 mi · Glen Jean
Subcamp C3
Campground · 5.2 mi · Glen Jean
Charlie Base Camp
Campground · 5.3 mi · Glen Jean
3 more within 25 mi
Location and contact
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