⚠️
We're sorry, this campground is not currently available on Campflare. It may be first come first serve or closed. Click the link below for more info.
Summary
Thayer campground is located just off Route 25, six miles from Glen Jean, near Thurmond Bridge. After crossing the New River bridge at Stone Cliff, continue upstream until you arrive at Thayer Church, turning left downhill and across the railroad tracks to the campground. Alcohol is prohibited.
Thayer has 4 walk-in sites upstream from the Slater Creek Crossing. Alcohol is prohibited. 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 Stone Cliff, 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.
Show More ▾
Photos
Campground Matrix
Set alerts at more campgrounds to increase your odds of getting a place to stay! Below is a list of the closest campgrounds supported on Campflare. Or, view all campgrounds in New River Gorge National Park & Preserve.
| Nearby Campgrounds | Distance | Notification Rate |
|
Grandview Shelter 4
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
|
5.2mi | — |
|
Grandview Shelter 3
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
|
5.2mi | — |
|
Grandview Shelter 2
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
|
5.2mi | — |
|
Grandview Playground Shelter
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
|
5.2mi | — |
|
Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter
Bluestone Lake
|
20.3mi | — |
|
Battle Run
Summersville Lake
|
23.1mi | 93% |