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.
Flood Watch issued August 12 at 3:40AM EDT until August 14 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* 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, Perry, 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 Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, Wood and Wyoming. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Soils remain saturated from recent rainfall with additional heavy rain likely to cause significant runoff. Area creeks and streams are already running high and could easily flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rounds of thunderstorms will track through the area through early Friday, bringing the potential for heavy downpours, which may cause 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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