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DunGlen Campsite

DunGlen Campsite is located near the New River Gorge in West Virginia, featuring rugged terrain with forested areas and river views. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer, offering varied camping experiences throughout the year. Nearby attractions include the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, where visitors can explore hiking trails and enjoy river activities.

Description

National Park Service

New River Gorge/Dun Glen Group Campsite is located on the river, with access to swimming, fishing hiking and boating. The historic town of Thurmond is just across the river. This is a tent only group site. The campground is primitive, with no potable water or electric. There are pit toilets. There is no fee for use of the site, but a special use permit is required through the permit office at 304-465-6517.

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Location

DunGlen Campsite is located in West Virginia

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Directions

From US 19 north of Beckley take the Glen Jean exit. Take an immediate left, and go 0.5 miles to Glen Jean. Take a right turn and follow signs to Thurmond on WV 25. (you will take a left at the first stop sign in front of a historic bank building, then veer left at the next intersection). Continue on Rt 25 for 6 miles to a three way intersection. Bear right. The Dunglen shelter will be on your left.

Coordinates

37.951615 N
81.074054 W

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Reviewed Feb. 27, 2025

Right on the river

I think this was described on some maps I looked at as being "dispersed" camping. But being familiar with many dispersed campsites out in the western US, this ddid not feel very dispersed at all. Sure: it is dispersed in the sense that it is way off thhe beaten track, far down into the national park that  requires traveling a long way on a dirt road to  get there.  But thee sites themselves in the camp spot are not dispersed. You are essentially going to be right next to, annd right within sight of, every other campsite. This was not a problem for me since I was there on a weekday and off-season (mid November), so I haad the place to myself. In that sense, it was quite peaceful and had some nice views being that most of the sites were within ssight of the river, or within a few feet of it.

One  thing to keep in mind, a thing that would be true for pretty much any camping area next to the river here in the national park is that there is a train track on the other side of the river thaat is definitely active, several trains going through per day. So it won't be one of those places you would go if all you want to hear is the sound of birds chirping.

But given that it is a free campsite, it's absolutely adequate, and has clean restrooms (at least the day I was there) with pit toilets inside.

Month of VisitNovember