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New-River-State-Park
is located in the northwestern corner of the state in the Blue Ridge Mountains near the Virginia state line. Surrounded by rugged hillsides and peaceful farms and meadows, the New River is thought to be one of the oldest rivers in North America. Dedicated as a National Wild and Scenic River in 1976, it's fertile banks are usually covered with wildflowers and its' waters run slow and tranquil. The designated scenic portion of the river is 26.5 miles in length. The State Park covers more than 1,500 acres and provides canoeing, fishing, picnicking, hiking and camping. Canoeing is especially popular in New River State Park, where gentle waters, mild rapids and gorgeous scenery make it a natural for beginners and families with children. However, even more experienced canoeists enjoy the course (with higher water levels usually found in May and June.) Parts of the river are also suitable for tubing at certain times of the year. Fishing is great on the north and south forks of the river, and several hiking trails can be accessed inside the park. The Fern Nature Trail is a one-mile, self-guided hike, and you can add another mile to it by connecting to the Running Cedar Trail. Still other trails provide outstanding views of the river. New River State Park rangers hold regular education and interpretive programs in the park and other special events are often held in the park.
Surrounding areas: Crumpler, North Carolina (5.6 mi), Laurel Springs, North Carolina (10.9 mi), Sparta, North Carolina (11.9 mi), Jefferson, North Carolina (12.8 mi), West Jefferson, North Carolina (14.4 mi), Ennice, North Carolina (18.2 mi), Creston, North Carolina (19.0 mi)
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New River State Park Vacation Rentals
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New River State Park Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Alleghany Inn | 531 N Main St | Sparta, NC | 11.6 mi. | (336) 372-2501 | | Best Western Eldreth Inn | 829 E Main St | Jefferson, NC | 12.2 mi. | (336) 246-8845 | | Jefferson Landing | | Jefferson, NC | 12.8 mi. | (336) 982-4449 | | Comfort Inn | 5558 Lee Hwy | Atkins, VA | 21.8 mi. | (276) 783-2144 | | Knights Inn | 312 W Stuart Dr | Galax, VA | 23.0 mi. | (276) 236-5117 | | Super 8 | 303 N Main St | Galax, VA | 23.2 mi. | (276) 236-5127 | | Travelodge Glade Spring | 12412 Maple St | Glade Spring, VA | 29.1 mi. | (276) 429-5131 | | Holiday Inn Express | 1700 Winkler St | Wilkesboro, NC | 29.4 mi. | (336) 838-1800 | | Super 8 Motel | 130 Nye Cir | Wiytheville, VA | 29.6 mi. | (276) 228-6620 | | Best Western Wytheville Inn | 355 Nye Rd | Wytheville, VA | 29.6 mi. | (276) 228-7300 | | Sleep Inn | 135 Nye Cir | Wytheville, VA | 29.6 mi. | (276) 625-0667 | | Super 8 Motel | 130 Nye Cir | Wytheville, VA | 29.6 mi. | (800) 800-8000 | | Ramada Inn | 955 Peppers Fry Rd | Wytheville, VA | 29.8 mi. | (276) 228-6000 |
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New River State Park Weather & Climate
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The Northwest Blue Ridge Mountains range from 800 feet to over 6,600 feet and topography affects the local weather. Expect temperatures to be 10 to 20 degrees cooler on the mountaintops than in the cities below. Spring is unpredictable, particularly at the higher elevations. Summer is warm and humid, but more pleasant at the higher elevations, with temperatures rarely reaching 90 degrees. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are common in season. Winter is generally moderate, but extreme conditions can occur at the mountain peaks. It's not unusual to have warm temperatures in the valleys and snow in the higher areas. In the lowlands, snows of one inch or more occur just 1-5 times per year. More frequent and deeper snows fall at the higher elevations.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
40°F |
18°F |
6.26 in. |
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| February |
44°F |
21°F |
5.34 in. |
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| March |
52°F |
27°F |
6.54 in. |
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| April |
61°F |
35°F |
4.59 in. |
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| May |
69°F |
43°F |
5.83 in. |
- |
| June |
75°F |
51°F |
5.15 in. |
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| July |
79°F |
55°F |
5.31 in. |
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| August |
78°F |
54°F |
5.53 in. |
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| September |
72°F |
48°F |
5.08 in. |
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| October |
62°F |
35°F |
4.53 in. |
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| November |
53°F |
28°F |
5.47 in. |
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| December |
44°F |
21°F |
5.21 in. |
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New River State Park Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Wilkes County airport (UKF) located about 26 miles south of New River State Park in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, the New River Valley airport (PSK) located approximately 53 miles northeast of New River State Park in Dublin, Virginia, the Hickory Regional airport (HKY) located roughly 56 miles south of New River State Park in Hickory, North Carolina, the Tri Cities Regional Tn Va airport (TRI) located around 60 miles west of New River State Park in Bristol Johnson Kingsport, Tennessee, and finally the Smith Reynolds airport (INT) located about 68 miles southeast of New River State Park in Winston - Salem, North Carolina.
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New River State Park Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Jeepers | Concord | NC | 89.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Emerald Pointe Water Park | Greensboro | NC | 91.8 mi. | | | Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works | Pineville | NC | 105.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| New River Country Club | Twin Oaks | NC | 8.7 mi. | | | Mountain Aire Golf Club | West Jefferson | NC | 17.2 mi. | | | Crestview Golf Course | Ennice | NC | 21.1 mi. | | | Holston Hills Country Club | Marion | VA | 22.0 mi. | | | Greenstreet Mountain Golf Club | Traphill | NC | 22.4 mi. | | | Blue Ridge Country Club | Galax | VA | 23.4 mi. | | | Deer Creek Golf Park | Galax | VA | 23.4 mi. | | | Galax Country Club | Galax | VA | 23.4 mi. | | | Scenic View Golf Course | Chilhowie | VA | 25.2 mi. | | | Deer Field Golf Course | Damascus | VA | 26.1 mi. | | | Roan Valley Golf Estates | Mountain City | TN | 27.2 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 39.8 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 41.1 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 41.1 mi. | | | Winterplace | Flat Top | WV | 72.0 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 85.1 mi. | | | Canaan Valley | Davis | WV | 96.9 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Grayson Highlands State Park | | VA | 10.0 mi. | | | Mount Jefferson State Park | | NC | 13.5 mi. | | | Stone Mountain State Park | | NC | 18.9 mi. | | | Rendezvous Mountain State Park | | NC | 23.7 mi. | | | Hungry Mother State Park | | VA | 24.5 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Hickory Museum of Art | Hickory | NC | 57.3 mi. | (Art) | | Carroll Reece Museum | Johnson City | TN | 59.7 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Hands On! Regional Museum | Johnson City | TN | 59.7 mi. | (Children's) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Mill Mountain Zoo | Roanoke | VA | 90.8 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 95.5 mi. | | | North Carolina Zoological Park | Asheboro | NC | 102.9 mi. | |
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