Grandview Shelter 4
This is a day-use picnic shelter, not an overnight campground. The shelter is open and available for reservation through Recreation.gov. The Grandview area operates year-round, though the visitor center is only open June through August.
Flood Watch issued July 10 at 7:27AM EDT until July 12 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, 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 Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through Saturday night across the region. Locally heavy rainfall is expected at times, with the potential for instances of flash flooding given recent rainfall, especially in locations that have compromised soils. Flooding potential will be greatest today and Saturday when showers and thunderstorms will be numerous. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Grandview Shelter 4 is a reservable day-use picnic shelter located in the Grandview area of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. This medium-sized shelter sits beneath a forest canopy and can accommodate up to 64 people inside with an additional 26 outside, totaling approximately 90 guests. The shelter features one electrical outlet, two charcoal grills, and rearrangeable picnic tables. Guests may bring additional chairs and canopy tents. The Grandview area became part of New River Gorge National River in 1990 after serving over 50 years as one of West Virginia's most popular state parks. Located 1,400 feet above the river, the area offers spectacular views of the New River and beautiful rhododendron displays. Nearby amenities include a drinking fountain with side spigot, handicapped accessible restroom, playground equipment, horseshoe pit, volleyball court, baseball field, and basketball court. This is a day-use facility only and does not permit overnight camping. Alcohol, glitter, confetti, helium balloons, water balloons, fireworks, drones, and wading pools are prohibited. Pets must be kept on leash with waste removed immediately. Weddings and other special events require a Special Use Permit.
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 | No |
| 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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