Burnwood Group Campsite
Open year-round for groups of 8 or more. Requires a Special Use Permit obtained by calling the permits office. Permits require a minimum of 10 business days after the application is received.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 21 at 7:38PM EDT until September 21 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Boone County in central West Virginia... Southeastern Kanawha County in central West Virginia... Southwestern Clay County in north central West Virginia... Northwestern Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia... West Central Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia... * Until 1045 PM EDT. * At 738 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Montgomery, Chesapeake, Marmet, Belle, Cedar Grove, East Bank, Glasgow, Smithers, Gauley Bridge, Pratt, Powellton, Handley, Pond Gap, Sharon, Dawes, Bentree, Eskdale, Swiss, Indore and Bickmore. This includes West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 73 and 90.
Flood Watch issued September 21 at 7:29PM EDT until September 23 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following county, Washington 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 Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, Wood and Wyoming. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving heavy showers and thunderstorms will periodically move through the area through Tuesday night. Areas which have previously received heavy rain will be most vulnerable to additional flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Burnwood Group Campsite is the dedicated group camping area within New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, designed specifically for parties of 8 or more people. Located on US Route 19 just north of Fayetteville, the campsite sits directly across the highway from Canyon Rim Visitor Center, providing convenient access to park information and the iconic New River Gorge Bridge overlook. The campground occupies a grassy field with a gravel parking lot, offering a primitive but comfortable tent camping experience. Amenities include year-round flush toilets, potable water, and trash/recycling collection. Restrooms are ADA accessible. Cell phone reception is available. No RV hookups or showers are provided. A Special Use Permit is mandatory and costs $75 per night. Permits must be requested at least 10 business days before arrival by contacting the permits office. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 PM to 6 PM. Campfires are permitted in existing fire rings using only dead wood found on the ground. Pets must remain leashed at all times.
Directions
Burnwood Campground is located on U.S. Route 19, just north of Fayetteville, WV, at 83 Burnwood Campground Road, Lansing, WV 25862. U.S. Route 19 is easily reached from Interstates I-64 and I-79, as well as U.S. Route 60.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| neri_interpretation@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (304) 465-6517 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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