National Recreation Area · West Virginia, United States
Gauley River National Recreation Area
Gauley River National Recreation Area is a national recreation area in West Virginia, United States, covering 11,484 acres (4,648 ha), established in 1988.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | West Virginia, United States |
| Area | 11,484 acres (4,648 ha) |
| Established | 1988 |
| Coordinates | 38.2200° N, 80.8900° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Gauley River National Recreation Area
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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) · Beaver, United States · 32.5 miles away
- Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) · Lewisburg, United States · 36.5 miles away
- Yeager Airport (CRW) · Charleston, United States · 39.6 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Gauley River National Recreation Area?
Gauley River National Recreation Area is in West Virginia, United States (38.2200° N, 80.8900° W).
When was Gauley River National Recreation Area established?
Gauley River National Recreation Area was established in 1988, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Gauley River National Recreation Area?
Gauley River National Recreation Area covers 11,484 acres (4,648 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gauley_River_National_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/gari/ — Official park page.