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Which national parks in West Virginia need a reservation

West Virginia has 1 national park in this catalog: New River Gorge National Park.

None of West Virginia's national parks in this catalog require a timed-entry permit to drive in.

What people usually mean by a reservation in West Virginia is a hike permit, a campground, or one road. Those bookings keep their own scope.

National parks in West Virginia

What actually needs booking in West Virginia

Sourced bookings at West Virginia national parks
ParkDrive-in reservationOther bookingsPark page
New River Gorge National ParkNot required5 campgroundsTimed entry and tours

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Common questions

Which national parks in West Virginia need a reservation?

No sourced park in West Virginia requires a timed-entry permit to drive in. Hike permits, campgrounds, and single-road bookings are a separate system.

Do you need a reservation to enter a national park in West Virginia?

No timed-entry permit is required to drive into the West Virginia national parks in this catalog.