The Hinton Visitor Center is the southern-most of the park's visitor centers. It is located three miles south of the park boundary on State Routes 3 and 20, across the river from the town of Hinton. Keep your eyes open, because the building is tucked away among local stores and restaurants.
People arriving in the area from the south and east often stop here for orientation to the park.
One of the most scenic areas within New River Gorge National River is Sandstone Falls, nine miles north of the Hinton Visitor Center. The south end of the National River is the most popular section for intermediate-level whitewater canoeing, and the Hinton staff can help plan a river trip and describe the rapids and river access points. Intermittently during the week. The Hinton Visitor Center is located west of Hinton on State Route 20. Take a look at our map of the park .