City: Thurmond, WV
County: Fayette County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.95249205, -81.07420100
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on New River
20 runs (9 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-III
Put-in at this location
13. Thurmond to Cunard
7.2 mi
II-III
Take-out at this location
12. McCreery to Thurmond
13.0 mi
8 ft/mi
III-IV
Downstream from here (4.8 mi to put-in)
14. Cunard to Fayette Station
6.9 mi
20 ft/mi
III-IV
Downstream from here (12.1 mi to put-in)
15. New River Dries: Hawks Nest Dam to Gauley Bridge
6.0 mi
18 ft/mi
I-III
Upstream from here (7.2 mi from take-out)
11. Sandstone to McCreery
15.0 mi
9 ft/mi
I-III(IV)
Upstream from here (17.9 mi from take-out)
10. Bluestone Dam to Sandstone
11.0 mi
10 ft/mi
I-III
Upstream from here (30.5 mi from take-out)
09. Glen Lyn, VA to Bull Falls Camping Area, WV
21.0 mi
5 ft/mi
I-II+(III)
Upstream from here (42.9 mi from take-out)
08. Pearisburg,VA to Glen Lyn, VA
9.6 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (47.6 mi from take-out)
07. Ripplemead to Pearisburg
8.4 mi
8 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I-II
51 mi away
06. Eggleston to Ripplemead
8.4 mi
4 ft/mi
I-II(III)
56 mi away
05. McCoy Falls to Eggleston
3.5 mi
I-II
58 mi away
04. Claytor Dam to above McCoy Falls
26.0 mi
II
74 mi away
03.0 Foster Falls to Barren Springs
6.4 mi
II
73 mi away
03.1 Barren Springs to Allisonia
5.4 mi
I-II
75 mi away
02.3 Austinville to Foster Falls
4.5 mi
II-III
75 mi away
02.4 Foster Falls
0.6 mi
I-II
77 mi away
02.2 Ivanhoe to Austinville
4.7 mi
II-III
78 mi away
02.1 Byllesby Dam to Ivanhoe
4.2 mi
I-III
82 mi away
02.0 Fries Dam to Byllesby Dam
7.2 mi
11 ft/mi
I-II(III)
86 mi away
01. Stuart Dam (Route 58) to Fries (Route 94)
43.9 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Dun Glen provides boat ramp access to the New River in the heart of New River Gorge National Park & Preserve near Thurmond, Fayette County. This location offers paddlers and boaters access to one of the continent's oldest rivers as it flows northward through dramatic canyon landscapes. The site is situated near the historic town of Thurmond, making it a convenient put-in or take-out point for exploring this scenic whitewater corridor.
The access site is primitive in nature, with limited amenities. A special use permit is required for use—contact the permit office at 304-465-6517. Nearby camping options include Dun Glen Group Campsite (tent-only, no potable water or electric hookups) and several other campgrounds within 10 miles, such as Thayer, Burnwood Group, and Glade Creek. Beyond boating, the area offers fishing, swimming, and hiking opportunities within the national park.
The New River is known for rugged, whitewater conditions and deep canyon scenery. Paddlers should come prepared for the river's character and check current water conditions before launching. This access point is ideal for those looking to experience the New River Gorge's natural beauty and challenging paddling environment.
The access site is primitive in nature, with limited amenities. A special use permit is required for use—contact the permit office at 304-465-6517. Nearby camping options include Dun Glen Group Campsite (tent-only, no potable water or electric hookups) and several other campgrounds within 10 miles, such as Thayer, Burnwood Group, and Glade Creek. Beyond boating, the area offers fishing, swimming, and hiking opportunities within the national park.
The New River is known for rugged, whitewater conditions and deep canyon scenery. Paddlers should come prepared for the river's character and check current water conditions before launching. This access point is ideal for those looking to experience the New River Gorge's natural beauty and challenging paddling environment.
Nearby Recreation Areas
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
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