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Gauley River National Recreation Area
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Gauley River National Recreation Area

West Virginia · Glen Jean, WV

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  • Address:Gauley River National Recreation Area, 104 Main Street · Glen Jean, WV · 25846-0246
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Imported description
The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River contains several class V+ rapids, making it one of the most adventurous white water boating rivers in the east.

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The Gauley River National Recreation Area, located near Summersville, West Virginia, protects a 25-mile (40 km) portion of the Gauley River and a 5.5-mile (8.9 km) segment of the Meadow River in southern West Virginia. Little of the national recreation area is accessible via roads; one must travel via the river. At the upstream end of the park is the Summersville Dam, the only area of the park accessible by vehicle.

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Gauley Tailwaters Campground

Gauley Tailwaters Campground

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