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Some campsites at Army Camp offer partial shade.
Open

Open year-round. All 11 sites are free and first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. No potable water available; bring your own. Composting toilets and trash collection provided.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 21 at 1:15PM EDT until July 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

1:15 PM — 8:00 PM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 506 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST KENTUCKY BOYD CARTER GREENUP LAWRENCE IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST OHIO ATHENS GALLIA JACKSON LAWRENCE MEIGS MORGAN PERRY VINTON WASHINGTON IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 29 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA BRAXTON CALHOUN CLAY GILMER JACKSON NICHOLAS ROANE TAYLOR WEBSTER IN NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA BARBOUR DODDRIDGE HARRISON LEWIS PLEASANTS POCAHONTAS RANDOLPH RITCHIE TYLER UPSHUR WIRT WOOD IN SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA BOONE FAYETTE KANAWHA LINCOLN PUTNAM IN WESTERN WEST VIRGINIA CABELL MASON WAYNE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALUM CREEK, ASHLAND, ATHENS, BELINGTON, BELMONT, BELPRE, BRIDGEPORT, BUCKHANNON, BURNSVILLE, CANNONSBURG, CARTER CAVES STATE PARK, CEREDO, CHARLESTON, CLARKSBURG, CLAY, COWEN, CRAIGSVILLE, CROOKSVILLE, ELIZABETH, ELKINS, FAYETTEVILLE, FLATWOODS, GALLIPOLIS, GASSAWAY, GLENVILLE, GRAFTON, GRANTSVILLE, GRAYSON, GRAYSON LAKE STATE PARK, HAMDEN, HAMLIN, HARRISVILLE, HARTS, HOLLY RIVER STATE PARK, HUNTINGTON, HURRICANE, IRONTON, JACKSON, KENOVA, LAKE VESUVIUS, LOUISA, MADISON, MARIETTA, MARLINTON, MCARTHUR, MCCONNELSVILLE, MIDDLEBOURNE, NEW HAVEN, NEW LEXINGTON, OAK HILL, OAK HILL, OLIVE HILL, PADEN CITY, PARKERSBURG, PENNSBORO, PHILIPPI, POINT PLEASANT, POMEROY, RACELAND, RAVENSWOOD, RICHWOOD, RIPLEY, RUSSELL, SAINT ALBANS, SISTERSVILLE, SOMERSET, SOUTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH POINT, SPENCER, ST. MARYS, STOCKPORT, SUMMERSVILLE, SUTTON, TEAYS VALLEY, VIENNA, WAYNE, WEBSTER SPRINGS, WELLSTON, WEST UNION, WESTON, AND YATESVILLE LAKE STATE PARK.

Flood Watch issued July 21 at 12:11PM EDT until July 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

12:11 PM — 8:15 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Vinton and Washington, southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Buchanan and Dickenson, and West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, Wood and Wyoming. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms this afternoon and evening may result in flash flooding. Some storms will be capable of producing 2 to 3 inches of rain in as little as an hour. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

About

Army Camp is a free primitive campground situated on the banks of the New River at one of its many horseshoe bends within New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. The campground offers 11 drive-in sites suitable for tents, campers, and RVs. Sites vary from partially shaded to fully open with no shade cover. This is a primitive camping experience with limited facilities. Composting toilets are available year-round, and bear-proof trash receptacles are provided. There is no potable water, electricity, hookups, or showers. Campers must bring their own drinking water. Each site features a picnic table and fire ring for campfires using dead wood found on the ground. All sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted and no camping fees. The campground accommodates small RVs under 25 feet and medium RVs from 22 to 31.5 feet. Large RVs over 31.5 feet are not recommended due to site access constraints. There are no pull-through sites. Camping is limited to 14 days within any 28-day period, with quiet hours from 10 PM to 6 AM.

Directions

Located on an unmarked dirt road off Route 41 near Prince, WV. Coming from Beckley, take the first left after crossing the New River.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store
Price $0

Vehicle

Max RV Length 31ft
Max Trailer Length 31ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email neri_interpretation@nps.gov
Phone +1 (304) 465-0508

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Photos

Some campsites at Army Camp offer partial shade.
Campsites at Army Camp each offer a camping pad, picnic table, and places for grilling and campfires.
The campground at Army Camp offers 11 drive in sites around a grassy field on the banks of the New River.
The swift water New River at Army Camp offers fishing and relaxation opportunities near your campsite.
Day use picnic tables at Army Camp allow visitors to enjoy a meal near the New River.

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