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Meadow Creek Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

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Meadow Creek Campground is located near the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia. The area features rolling hills and dense forests, providing a natural setting for campers. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the New River Gorge Bridge and Sandstone Falls.

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Location

Meadow Creek Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is located in West Virginia

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Directions

Exit Interstate 64 at exit 139 and drive north past Sandstone Visitor Center towards Meadow Creek. In about 1.5 miles turn left and cross the railroad tracks. Bear right and follow the road into the campground.

Address

774 South Riverside Road
Sandstone, WV 25977

Coordinates

37.797891 N
80.921046 W

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Adventures on the Gorge - Mill Creek

Adventures on the Gorge - Mill Creek

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Kairos Wilderness Resort

Kairos Wilderness Resort

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  • Drive-In
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites

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4 Reviews

licia S.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2024

Calm Tent-Only Campground- with Trains

I’ve stayed here several times. It’s always been a great visit. There are around 12 sites with tables, grills, and fire rings. Pit toilet and dumpster. The place is monitored via videocamera as signed. No RVs- that is enforced. 1 bar of unboosted cell service with ATT with some drop off if raining, but fine for streaming videos. The coal trains run through at all hours of the night- and blow their horns (earplugs). Open year round- a no hunting campsite.

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Month of VisitOctober
Casey L.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2024

Spacious Sites with No Shade

Nice NPS campground. There are 17 sites, all free FCFS tent only sites. We thought we’d have a hard time finding a spot on a Friday night but it was less than half full the whole 4 nights we were there. Only one vault toilet was open. Sites are flat, large and spaced out. However the trees are very newly planted so they provide no shade or privacy. Quick access to 64 and Sandstone Visitor Center. The biggest con to this is the multi-track railroad right next to the campground. They go by pretty frequently at all hours of day and night and are so loud you can feel the vibrations. But otherwise was a good base camp for exploring New River Gorge.

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Meadow Creek Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve by Casey L., October 7, 2024
  • Review photo of Meadow Creek Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve by Casey L., October 7, 2024
  • Review photo of Meadow Creek Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve by Casey L., October 7, 2024
Grant M.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jun. 20, 2023

Incredible, just off the highway

Recovering RV park, now tents only. Watched a cluster of fireflies that looked like a lightning storm. Just off the river and just off the highway, no water.

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  • Review photo of Meadow Creek Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve by Grant M., June 20, 2023
  • Review photo of Meadow Creek Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve by Grant M., June 20, 2023
  • Review photo of Meadow Creek Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve by Grant M., June 20, 2023
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Reviewed Apr. 5, 2022

Beautiful Spot but Now Tent ONLY

The ranger informed us someone who stayed here in a rv had a close call crossing the train tracks and now they have decided to make this campground a tent only place. Which is very unfortunate since this place is beautiful and the sites were big enough for rv and tent use. You have to cross train tracks to get here and it’s 4 sets of tracks all are very active with trains coming as often as every 20 minutes and they do not stop. The have a vault style toilet one for men and one for women. No water and no electric. There is a river nearby but it has a very strong current. The trains are fun to watch but very loud and frequent. The wind here is also very strong and without strong anchors could easily pull up your tent. We were having to restake the corners throughout our stay and thought we might loose our rain fly a few times. The wind just seemed to come out of nowhere being in a small valley the storms were very strong. We have Verizon and had 1-2 bars of service while here. It’s a shame they felt they had to close it to all rv and trailer use because of one careless act but that is what happens.

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Month of VisitMarch
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Meadow Creek Campground located in New River Gorge?

Meadow Creek Campground is located just off the New River and adjacent to a highway in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. The campground is situated in a wooded area with train tracks nearby that must be crossed to access the campground. The location offers a natural setting with trees, though some campers note they're very tall with limited shade coverage for some sites.

Are there photos available of Meadow Creek Campground?

Yes, photos of Meadow Creek Campground are available. These would showcase the campground's spacious tent sites, surrounding tall trees, fire rings, picnic tables, and the natural setting along the New River. For current photos, check the National Park Service website for New River Gorge National Park and Preserve or camping apps like The Dyrt where visitors often share their campsite images.

What do reviews say about Meadow Creek Campground?

Meadow Creek Campground is highly regarded for its beautiful setting and spacious, flat campsites. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere where natural phenomena like firefly displays can be observed. The campground was previously accessible to RVs but is now strictly tent-only, with this policy being actively enforced. Despite being close to both a river and highway, the campground maintains a natural feel. Cell service is limited to approximately 1 bar with ATT, with potential drops during rain. Even on weekends, the campground often remains less than half full, making it relatively easy to secure a site.

What amenities and facilities are available at Meadow Creek Campground?

Meadow Creek Campground offers 17 free first-come, first-served tent-only sites. Each site comes equipped with a table, grill, and fire ring. The campground provides vault toilets (though sometimes only one may be open) and a dumpster for waste disposal. There is no water available at the campground. The site is monitored via video camera as indicated by signage. The campsites are flat, large, and nicely spaced out, making for a comfortable camping experience.

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