This tent only campground is located near the community of Thayer along the banks of the New River. It has 4 walk-in sites. There are no drive-in sites at this location. RV, camper, or car camping is prohibited. Alcohol is prohibited at this campground.

Stone Cliff Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

Tucked away by the river past Thurmond. Great secluded sites. Trailhead for hiking from camp. A bit of a drive to visit any of the sites around New River but worth it to be away from it all. 6 sites all walk-in first come first serve. We were there in fall so no crowds at all. primitive, beautiful, and, a hidden gem

Secluded Riverside campsite

There are so many things to come for and so many things to stay for! I've come here to climb and ended up fishing. I've come to fish and ended up hiking and climbing. There is no wrong turn here!

Some of the Best Climbing in the Eastern US!

We went in the middle of the week, on a Tuesday. It had been raining a lot the days before but did not rain at all the three days we stayed. It was incredibly private, we were the only ones staying overnight. There were some visitors throughout the days, hiking, fishing, and a lot of white water rafters. We stayed at site 7 which was definitely the most private, the only downside being people walking on the trail walk right by your camp, but it wasn’t a very big deal. The second most private campsite was 6

The only downsides were the bathrooms and maybe the train. The bathrooms were a pit latrine, which is private but not necessarily clean or comfortable lol. Also trains would go by every few hours, it didn’t bother us much but it could be annoying to some people. It was also veryyy cold in the mornings but that was due to going in spring. I can’t see it being a problem during the summer

Overall I really enjoyed this campsite, and the seclusion of it. I could see it having a lot more people later in the summer and on less rainy days so I’d recommend getting there early if you want a private site

Private and beautiful

I loved the experience I had at stone cliff. The camp sites are well marked and maintained. There are some right on the river and a couple more set back closer to the trail. Great spot to set up a hammock, go swimming, or walk on the nearby trails if you aren’t climbing. 

Even with the rainy weather the area wasn’t too muddy and the campsite we stayed at was level so there wasn’t any issue. 

There were 2-3 other groups there and it still felt secluded with the sites distance from each other and the wooded area. There’s several easy to access  trash cans, a picnic area, and plenty of parking as well. 

My dog absolutely loved it-the swimming was A+ and the stick selection was up to her standards 😂

Secluded, peaceful sites by the river

Very quiet, sand bottom site areas right on the water. Bathrooms need extreme cleaning smelled badly. Plenty of Deadwood for the fire pits.

Quiet & comfortable

This is a cool spot.  You can camp here for free on first come first serve basis.  Also can access by boat if taking a trip on the river. sandy sites. Not much nearby. You walk down a set a stairs to the sites.

great primitive campsite on the river

I used one of the walk in sites about half a mile into the trail. There was plenty of room for 4 tents right along the river. It was a little rocky, but nothing a sleeping pad wouldn't take care of

Great place, very secluded

Location was amazing. Sites are first come first served, no reservation needed. Plenty of parking with 6+ isolated camp sites, all with view of river. There is a great trail nearby that runs along the river. Trash bins and restroom located nearby. No cell phone service.

Beautiful isolated campsite

Deep into the New River Gorge, this location puts you right up to the river in question. With nearby hikes and an abandoned mining town (with visitor center!) just down the road, and for free, no less, this location is absolutely amazing. 

Beautiful riverside sites

Nice camp sites. Only one place where you can park next to your tent. I camped about 50 feet from parking near the water. The trains are very loud. They are on the other side of the river but loud and run all night. Had a crazy local pull in to the parking lot above the camp area and do donuts at about midnight and 3 am. Then sat and played loud music. Was probably drunk. The trail out the back of the camp area is beautiful and follows along the river for several miles. Easy hike. Met several people there. They were all nice. 

Nice but loud

Beautiful spot to camp. Downside, constant traffic in and out trying to find camping. There are outhouses available. 

Beautiful view

I love love this place. You could call me a local. I love to camp here to escape my job; a local camp nearby. Yes. I leave camping to camp more. Once you go through the “neighborhood” and go down the road till you see a sign that says the town of thurmond. There will be a split in the road After a small bridge. Go left to go to the nearly abandoned coal/railroad town of thurmond. Population: 3. There’s a bike trail/hiking trail there. South side junction trail. It can lead you to a trail that leads to ACE adventures. Turn left and go past an interpretive sign (read it) and keep going straight and you’ll hit stone cliff. All of the whitewater companies take out/put in in this area. I recommend swimming the new river gorge the hydraulics are nice. You’ll see locals and participants rafting and kayaking :) sandy campground. There’s several wooded, beach spots. Kind of picked of wood. 