NERI
Desert Camp
$20/night
Desert Camp is a popular base camp for exploring New River Gorge. The campground has 54 sites, restroom facilities, and no potable water (bring sufficient supply). Make reservations at Recreation.gov — sites book out weeks ahead.
Fee $20/night
Toilets Vault Toilets - seasonal
Showers None
Drinking Water None
Cell Signal Yes - limited
Camp Store No
Dump Station No
Firewood for Sale Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Reservations
Reservations are required for all sites from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Off-season sites are first-come, first-served. Book at Recreation.gov up to 6 months in advance.
Book on Recreation.gov →Campground Rules
Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am. Maximum stay is 14 nights per year. All food must be stored in bear-resistant containers or a locked vehicle. Ground fires permitted in designated rings only. Pack out all trash. Generators allowed 8am–8pm only.
Operating Hours
Campground Hours
Open late spring through early fall. Typically May through October, weather permitting.
Contact
Phone: (796) 915-4142
Email: neri_camping@nps.gov