Grandview Shelter 2
Day-use shelter available for reservation through Recreation.gov. The Grandview area is open year-round. Reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance. Overnight camping is not permitted at this facility.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 6:51PM EDT until August 11 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
At 651 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles south of Burnwell to Gilbert Creek, moving southeast at 60 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Beckley, Williamson, Welch, Clintwood, Grundy, Pineville, Haysi, Breaks Interstate, Davenport, John Flannagan Lake, Oak Hill, Mullens, Mount Hope, Mabscott, Oceana, Sophia, Gary, War, Man, and Delbarton.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 11 at 5:49PM EDT until August 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 568 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA BUCHANAN DICKENSON IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA BOONE MCDOWELL RALEIGH WYOMING THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BECKLEY, BREAKS INTERSTATE PARK, CLINTWOOD, DAVENPORT, GARY, GRUNDY, HURLEY, MADISON, MULLENS, OCEANA, PINEVILLE, VANSANT, WAR, AND WELCH.
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 1:47PM 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...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rounds of thunderstorms will track through the area, bringing the potential for heavy downpours and training storms, which may cause flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Grandview Shelter 2 is one of five reservable picnic shelters in the historic Grandview area of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. This larger shelter sits beneath the forest canopy and can accommodate up to 135 people total, with space for 80 inside and 55 outside. The facility includes two electrical outlets and four charcoal grills for group cooking. The shelter is fully ADA accessible via an asphalt walkway designed for handicapped and elderly visitors. Nearby amenities include a drinking fountain with side spigot, playground equipment, and a horseshoe pit. Additional chairs, tables, and canopy tents are permitted. This is a day-use facility only; overnight camping is not allowed. The Grandview area features spectacular overlooks of the New River from 1,400 feet above, five hiking trails, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led programs, and summer outdoor dramas by Theatre West Virginia. Beckley is approximately 12 miles away with shopping, restaurants, and hotels.
Directions
From Beckley, follow I-64 East five miles to Exit 129B. From Lewisburg, follow I-64 West forty miles to Exit 129. From either exit, turn right and follow Route 9 North six miles to Grandview.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (304) 465-0508 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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