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Grandview Playground Shelter
2 mi southeast of Prince, WV · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
About Grandview Playground Shelter
The Playground Picnic Shelter is the main shelter at Grandview. It is closest to the main playground and ball fields, located just past the amphitheater. 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. The Playground Picnic Shelter at Grandview is the largest and can accommodate up to 200 people. It is ideal for large family reunions or picnics. It offers a covered eating area, three charcoal grills, and six electrical outlets. Restrooms and drinking fountain are nearby. Grandview became part of New River Gorge National River in 1990, after more than 50 years as one of West Virginia's most popular day use state parks. The area offers spectacular views of the New River and…
- Managed by: New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, NPS
- Where: 2 mi southeast of Prince, WV · 37.83017, -81.06311
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Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 10 mi
Water fill-up: 16.8 mi
Propane: 6.6 mi
Camps nearby
- Grandview Shelter 1 0 mi
- Grandview Sandbar Campsite 1.8 mi
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- Army Camp 2.7 mi
- War Ridge Campsite 4.3 mi
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