new river gorge bridge state park.

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>>823542
>>823542
I've been camping in the area, everything is pretty much a normal campground. don't camp with a rafting company, aside from that you'll be fine. also you should definitely get on the river while you're down there, it's fantastic. best in the eastern US by far

>>824682
I have kayaks but this river seems more white water than just slapping your open kayak in the water and floating down.


What areas would you recommend? I would like to be near the river and some swimming areas while still having my camp in the woods.

>>823542
>btw I have a gf
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I live 15 minutes from here. There's lots of camping but no official backcountry camping.

State park campgrounds: exactly what you'd expect, picnic tables, families, etc.

Raft company campgrounds: drink beer and holler until 6 am, pass out for a few hours, then go rafting.

Private campgrounds: depends on the owner. Most are quiet, family-friendly deals.

I think for what you want you should consider checking out the campsites in the Bluestone WMA. It's pretty far from the gorge but very remote and right by the river. http://www.bluestonewma.com/camping.html

If you want to try to stealth/primitive camp, there are some spots in the Meadow River gorge. Good luck parking your car overnight, though.

You probably don't want to open kayak the lower new, it is big whitewater. There are lots of lakes and flatwater around, though. Stop at Waterstone or Ace in Fayetteville, they can help you out.