Things to Do Near New River Gorge
Outdoor adventure is one of the biggest reasons to visit southern West Virginia. When you stay at Eagles Nest Campground in Glen Jean, you can make our campground your home base while discovering the New River Gorge and the recreation, scenery, and experiences that surround it.
Explore the New River Gorge
The New River Gorge is more than a backdrop for your camping trip. For many travelers, it is the reason for coming to southern West Virginia in the first place.
The area's dramatic landscape, river, forests, overlooks, and outdoor recreation create opportunities for everything from active adventures to relaxed sightseeing. You can plan a trip filled with activities or leave room in your schedule to discover the region as you go.
Eagles Nest Campground provides a convenient place to stay while you explore. Our campground is approximately 10 miles from the New River Gorge Bridge, allowing you to return to your campsite or RV after a day in the area.
Experience White Water Rafting
For travelers looking for excitement, white water rafting is one of the signature outdoor experiences associated with the New River Gorge region.
A rafting trip gives you a completely different perspective of the area's landscape. Instead of viewing the river from an overlook or trail, you can experience the water as part of an active outdoor adventure.
Go Hiking and Discover the Landscape
Hiking is one of the best ways to slow down and experience the natural character of southern West Virginia.
The New River Gorge region gives outdoor enthusiasts opportunities to explore on foot, take in scenic surroundings, and enjoy time away from the pace of everyday life. Whether hiking is the focus of your vacation or one activity among many, it can be an excellent addition to your stay.
A morning hike can start an active day, while a more relaxed outing can provide a change of pace between other adventures.
Camping and hiking naturally work well together. You can wake up at Eagles Nest Campground, prepare for the day, head out to explore, and return to your campsite when you are ready to rest.
Spend Time Fishing
Not every outdoor adventure has to move quickly. Fishing gives visitors an opportunity to enjoy the area's waterways while experiencing a quieter side of southern West Virginia.
For some guests, fishing may be one part of a larger outdoor vacation. For others, it may be exactly how they want to spend much of their free time.
Either way, staying at a campground provides a natural complement to the experience.
You can start the day surrounded by the outdoor setting of Glen Jean, spend time exploring fishing opportunities in the surrounding region, and return to Eagles Nest Campground when the day is done.
Plan Your Visit Around Bridge Day
Bridge Day is one of the area's most distinctive events and a major draw for visitors to the New River Gorge region.
Centered around the New River Gorge Bridge, the event creates an atmosphere unlike an ordinary day of sightseeing. Travelers come to experience the excitement and take part in an event closely connected with one of West Virginia's most recognizable landmarks.
Turn Your Outdoor Activities Into a Camping Getaway
You do not have to choose only one attraction or activity during your visit. Staying near the New River Gorge gives you the opportunity to combine several experiences into one camping trip.
Your first day might be dedicated to exploring the gorge and taking in the scenery. The next could bring the excitement of white water rafting. You can set aside another day for hiking, fishing, or simply enjoying a more relaxed pace.
That flexibility is one of the advantages of making Eagles Nest Campground your home base.
Instead of rushing through the region, you can return to the campground between adventures and decide what you want to experience next.
More to Experience Around Glen Jean and Explore Summit Bechtel Reserve
Our Glen Jean location puts you in an area shaped by outdoor recreation and the natural landscape of southern West Virginia.
In addition to being approximately 10 miles from the New River Gorge Bridge, Eagles Nest Campground is located across from the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve.
For guests, that means the campground is situated in a region where outdoor adventure is part of the experience.
You can arrive with a carefully planned itinerary or simply use your campsite as a starting point for exploring. Either way, having several days in the area gives you more opportunities to discover what makes this part of West Virginia special.
We serve travelers coming from within a 250 mile radius, making Eagles Nest Campground an option for weekend getaways as well as longer trips.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our campground in Glen Jean is approximately 10 miles from the New River Gorge Bridge. This makes us a convenient home base for visitors who want to explore the gorge and surrounding area.
Visitors come to the area for white water rafting, hiking, fishing, sightseeing, outdoor recreation, and exploring the New River Gorge. Bridge Day is another major attraction for visitors to the region.
White water rafting is one of the signature outdoor activities associated with the New River Gorge area. Guests interested in rafting can make it part of a larger camping and outdoor adventure during their stay.
Yes. Hiking is a popular way to experience the landscape and scenery of the New River Gorge region. It can be combined with rafting, fishing, sightseeing, and other activities during a multiday visit.
Fishing is one of the outdoor activities visitors can enjoy while exploring the New River Gorge region and southern West Virginia.
Bridge Day is a distinctive annual event centered around the New River Gorge Bridge. It draws visitors to the area and is one of the experiences that can make a trip to the region especially memorable.
Yes. Eagles Nest Campground offers daily, weekly, and monthly stay options. A longer visit gives you more time to experience the New River Gorge and enjoy several different outdoor activities.
We offer RV full hookups, dry camping, RV rentals, long term RV parking, and short term RV parking. Contact us with your travel dates and preferred type of stay to discuss current availability.
Contact Us to Reserve Your Spot Near the Adventure
There is more than one way to experience southern West Virginia. You can feel the excitement of white water rafting, explore the landscape on a hike, spend a peaceful day fishing, experience Bridge Day, or simply take time to discover the New River Gorge.
At Eagles Nest Campground, we give you a convenient place to return between adventures.