Grandview Shelter 2
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve — riverside, hiking
Location: Glen Jean, WV, WV
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
Grandview Shelter #2 is a larger shelter located under the canopy of the forest. It can accommodate up to 80 people inside and 55 people outside the shelter for a total of about 135 people.Shelter #2 offers two electrical outlets, and four charcoal grills. Playground equipment, horse shoe pit, drinking fountain with side spigot, and a handicapped accessible restroom are nearby.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/grandview-shelter-2 to be notified when sites open up.
Grandview Shelter 2 is a large federal facility in New River Gorge National River featuring five hiking trails, overlooks, and recreational amenities including playgrounds and sports courts. Google reviewers (4.9/5 rating) praise the scenic overlooks with beautiful views of the New River bend and easy access to trails.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake, Bald Eagle, Eastern Wild Turkey, White-tailed Deer, and North American River Otter documented in the area
Insider tips for Grandview Shelter 2: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Wheelchair accessible overlook available with scenic New River views Visitor center is seasonal; check operating status before visiting
Skip Grandview Shelter 2 if: You need hookups - no electric or water hookups available. You're visiting outside May-October - facility is seasonally closed. You need multiple camping sites - only 1 site available.
Best time to visit Grandview Shelter 2: May-October — Seasonal operations - only open May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Grandview Shelter 3 (Glen Jean, WV), Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter (HINTON, WV), Battle Run (SUMMERSVILLE, WV), Summersville Lake Shelters (SUMMERSVILLE, WV).
Cell Phone Coverage at Grandview Shelter 2
Cell signal at Grandview Shelter 2 (Glen Jean, WV): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Grandview Shelter #2 is a larger shelter located under the canopy of the forest. It can accommodate up to 80 people inside and 55 people outside the shelter for a total of about 135 people.Shelter #2 offers two electrical outlets, and four charcoal grills. Playground equipment, horse shoe pit, drinking fountain with side spigot, and a handicapped accessible restroom are nearby.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Wheelchair accessible overlook available with scenic New River views
Visitor center is seasonal; check operating status before visiting
Seasonal operations - only open May through October
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
To reach Grandview from Beckley follow I-64 East five miles to Exit 129 B. From Lewisburg follow I-64 West forty miles to Exit 129. From either exit, turn right and follow Route 9 North six miles to Grandview.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — New River Gorge National Park & Preserve fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at New River Gorge National Park & Preserve before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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