Grandview Shelter 3
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve — riverside, hiking
Location: Glen Jean, WV, WV
Price: From $70 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
Grandview Shelter #3 is a small shelter shaded by the canopy of the forest. It will hold approximately 30 people inside and 42 outside.Shelter #3 offers two charcoal grills, and one electrical outlet. Playground equipment, 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-3 to be notified when sites open up.
Small federal shelter in New River Gorge National River with forest canopy, offering access to five hiking trails, overlooks, and recreational facilities like volleyball and baseball courts. Google reviewers praise its cleanliness, proximity to the river, and nice-sized campsites with fire rings and picnic tables.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake present in area; also White-tailed Deer, North American River Otter, Bald Eagle, Eastern Wild Turkey, Blue Jay, Eastern River Cooter, and Common Five-lined Skink
Insider tips for Grandview Shelter 3: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited sites Mix of drive-in and walk-to sites available; both are nice-sized with fire rings and picnic tables Short drive to Glade Creek for hiking to waterfall with swimming hole
Skip Grandview Shelter 3 if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this site. You require winter camping — seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Grandview Shelter 3: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. Labor Day week and earlier — Google reviewer reported beautiful conditions and noted quiet time enforcement 10pm-6am.
Nearby campgrounds: Grandview Shelter 2 (Glen Jean, WV), Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter (HINTON, WV), Battle Run (SUMMERSVILLE, WV), Summersville Lake Shelters (SUMMERSVILLE, WV).
Cell Phone Coverage at Grandview Shelter 3
Cell signal at Grandview Shelter 3 (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 #3 is a small shelter shaded by the canopy of the forest. It will hold approximately 30 people inside and 42 outside.Shelter #3 offers two charcoal grills, and one electrical outlet. Playground equipment, drinking fountain with side spigot, and a handicapped accessible restroom are nearby.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited sites
Mix of drive-in and walk-to sites available; both are nice-sized with fire rings and picnic tables
Short drive to Glade Creek for hiking to waterfall with swimming hole
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Google reviewer reported beautiful conditions and noted quiet time enforcement 10pm-6am
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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