City: Prince, WV
County: Raleigh County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.82951476, -81.01476445
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-III
New - 11. Sandstone to McCreery
9 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 800.00-17550.00 cfs
New River at Thurmond, WV
Whitewater Runs on New River
20 runs (12 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
This location is on this run
11. Sandstone to McCreery
15.0 mi
9 ft/mi
II-III
Downstream from here (5.5 mi to put-in)
12. McCreery to Thurmond
13.0 mi
8 ft/mi
I-III
Downstream from here (9.6 mi to put-in)
13. Thurmond to Cunard
7.2 mi
III-IV
Downstream from here (11.7 mi to put-in)
14. Cunard to Fayette Station
6.9 mi
20 ft/mi
III-IV
Downstream from here (21.5 mi to put-in)
15. New River Dries: Hawks Nest Dam to Gauley Bridge
6.0 mi
18 ft/mi
I-III(IV)
Upstream from here (9.4 mi from take-out)
10. Bluestone Dam to Sandstone
11.0 mi
10 ft/mi
I-III
Upstream from here (21.1 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 (33.5 mi from take-out)
08. Pearisburg,VA to Glen Lyn, VA
9.6 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (38.1 mi from take-out)
07. Ripplemead to Pearisburg
8.4 mi
8 ft/mi
I-II
Upstream from here (41.8 mi from take-out)
06. Eggleston to Ripplemead
8.4 mi
4 ft/mi
I-II(III)
Upstream from here (46.5 mi from take-out)
05. McCoy Falls to Eggleston
3.5 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (49.1 mi from take-out)
04. Claytor Dam to above McCoy Falls
26.0 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II
64 mi away
03.0 Foster Falls to Barren Springs
6.4 mi
II
64 mi away
03.1 Barren Springs to Allisonia
5.4 mi
I-II
66 mi away
02.3 Austinville to Foster Falls
4.5 mi
II-III
66 mi away
02.4 Foster Falls
0.6 mi
I-II
68 mi away
02.2 Ivanhoe to Austinville
4.7 mi
II-III
70 mi away
02.1 Byllesby Dam to Ivanhoe
4.2 mi
I-III
73 mi away
02.0 Fries Dam to Byllesby Dam
7.2 mi
11 ft/mi
I-II(III)
77 mi away
01. Stuart Dam (Route 58) to Fries (Route 94)
43.9 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Glade Creek Campground offers a convenient boat ramp for accessing the New River, one of North America's oldest and most scenic waterways. Located near Prince, WV, at the end of Glade Creek Road (6 miles off Route 41), this primitive facility provides free, first-come, first-served access with a small boat launch, picnic area, and sandy beach suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and small boats. The campground operates year-round and features both walk-in tent sites and drive-in RV/tent sites, making it an ideal base for multi-day paddling trips.
Paddlers should note that Glade Creek is a primitive facility with vault toilets but no potable water, electric hookups, or dump station. RVs are limited to small vehicles (under 25 feet). The New River here flows through spectacular gorges and canyons within New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, offering whitewater paddling opportunities and excellent fishing and swimming. The campground rarely fills up in summer and offers a quieter alternative to more developed facilities in the area—just 4-10 miles from several other campground options if needed. For more information, contact (304) 465-0508.
Paddlers should note that Glade Creek is a primitive facility with vault toilets but no potable water, electric hookups, or dump station. RVs are limited to small vehicles (under 25 feet). The New River here flows through spectacular gorges and canyons within New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, offering whitewater paddling opportunities and excellent fishing and swimming. The campground rarely fills up in summer and offers a quieter alternative to more developed facilities in the area—just 4-10 miles from several other campground options if needed. For more information, contact (304) 465-0508.
Federal Facility Information
(304) 465-0508
Free Access
This forested campground offers both tent and RV sites near the banks of the New River and the Glade Creek Trailhead. There are 6 walk-in tents sites and 5 drive-in sites for tents, RVs, or campers. There is 1 accessible site. Only small (less than 25 feet) and medium (22 - 31.5 feet) RVs or campers are recommended.
Camp only at designated sites. RV, camper, or car camping in non-designated...
This forested campground offers both tent and RV sites near the banks of the New River and the Glade Creek Trailhead. There are 6 walk-in tents sites and 5 drive-in sites for tents, RVs, or campers. There is 1 accessible site. Only small (less than 25 feet) and medium (22 - 31.5 feet) RVs or campers are recommended.
Camp only at designated sites. RV, camper, or car camping in non-designated sites, walk-in sites, or any parking area is strictly prohibited.
Nearby Recreation Areas
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Located within
Bluestone Lake
Located within