Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area · WV

Gauley River National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River contains several class V+ rapids, making it one of the most adventurous white water boating rivers in the east.

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Photos

Rafters enjoying the Gauley River — Gauley River is a popular whitewater river in the fall

Rafting on the Gauley River — Gauley Season on the Gauley River is popular.

Trying to stay in the raft on the Gauley River — Enjoying the rapids on the Gauley River

Rafting on Gauley River before Sweets Falls fapid — A popular spot to watch the boats on the Gauley River - Sweets Falls

Watching the boats come by on the Gauley River — A popular place on the Gauley River - Pillow Rock

Kayakers coming through Pillow Rock rapid on Gauley River — Watching the kayaks come through Pillow Rock rapid

Tapping the rock at Pillow Rock rapid on the Gauley River — Tapping the Pillow Rock is a ritual on the Gauley River

Guiding through a rapid on the Gauley River — Whitewater rafting is popular during Gauley Season

One of the many rapids on the Gauley River — Enjoying the rapids on the Gauley River

Activities

Boating
Camping
Car or Front Country Camping
RV Camping
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
Paddling
Kayaking
Whitewater Rafting
Junior Ranger Program