Grandview Shelter 4
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve — riverside
Location: Glen Jean, WV, WV
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
Grandview Shelter #4 is a medium size shelter located under the canopy of the forest. It can accommodate up to 64 people inside and 26 people outside the shelter for a total of about 90 people.The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court, baseball field, and basketball court.Shelter #4 offers one electrical outlet, and two
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-4 to be notified when sites open up.
Grandview Shelter #4 offers scenic overlooks of New River Gorge with wheelchair-accessible views and easy hiking trails. The area features a playground, restrooms, and access to five hiking trails within the New River Gorge National River recreation area.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake present in area; also White-tailed Deer, North American River Otter, Bald Eagle, Eastern Wild Turkey, Blue Jay, and Eastern River Cooter.
Insider tips for Grandview Shelter 4: Book early as this is a federal campground Multiple overlooks accessible by short walks with different views of the New River bend Playground and restrooms located near the shelter
Skip Grandview Shelter 4 if: Seeking hookups — no hookups available at most sites. Planning to visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only. Visiting in off-season — visitor center is seasonal.
Best time to visit Grandview Shelter 4: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Grandview Shelter 1 (Glen Jean, WV), Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter (HINTON, WV), Battle Run (SUMMERSVILLE, WV), Summersville Lake Shelters (SUMMERSVILLE, WV).
Cell Phone Coverage at Grandview Shelter 4
Cell signal at Grandview Shelter 4 (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 #4 is a medium size shelter located under the canopy of the forest. It can accommodate up to 64 people inside and 26 people outside the shelter for a total of about 90 people.The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court, baseball field, and basketball court.Shelter #4 offers one electrical outlet, and two 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 federal campground
Multiple overlooks accessible by short walks with different views of the New River bend
Playground and restrooms located near the shelter
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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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.
Campground entrance
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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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