West Virginia
National parks in West Virginia
West Virginia has 1 national park and 2 other busy National Park System sites in this guide. The best months below balance mild weather and crowds.
| Park | Best months | Busiest | July high / January low °F | Visitors a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park and Preserve | Sep and Oct | Jul | 81° / 23° | 1,826,000 |
| Harpers Ferry National Historical Park | Oct and Nov | Oct | 86° / 21° | 484,000 |
| Gauley River National Recreation Area | Sep, Oct and Nov | Sep | 84° / 23° | 225,000 |
West Virginia parks by month
| Month | Visitors, all 3 sites | Sites with mild weather |
|---|---|---|
| January | 49,000 | none |
| February | 61,000 | none |
| March | 129,000 | none |
| April | 159,000 | none |
| May | 285,000 | none |
| June | 317,000 | none |
| July | 360,000 | none |
| August | 327,000 | none |
| September | 303,000 | New River Gorge, Gauley River National Recreation Area |
| October | 332,000 | New River Gorge, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Gauley River National Recreation Area |
| November | 138,000 | Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Gauley River National Recreation Area |
| December | 75,000 | none |
Weather 1991–2020 NOAA normals at each park's nearest station. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, 2023–2025 average. Mild means an average high of 55–80°F without above-normal rain.