No reservations are accepted for primitive camping. Campsites are visited by visitor protection rangers who register campers. An overnight stay is suggested to allow time to visit and enjoy the park. Some of the land within the boundaries is privately owned. Respect the rights of land owners.
Rail lines are active.
Programs Monthly activity schedules are posted at visitor centers. Summer activities include guided bus tours, walks and hikes, mountain bike rides, and evening programs. Winter activities focus on New River Neighbors programs, which feature local residents explaining life and work in this area during the coal mining era of the New River Gorge. Once a year, on the third Saturday in October, the New River Gorge Bridge is open to pedestrians, where a variety of activities draw up to a quarter of a million people. Great views, organized walks, parachuting and rappelling demonstrations, music, and a variety of vendors are all part of the Bridge Day events.