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Prescribed Burns Planned for New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
October 1, 2026 · Source: National Park Service
This fall, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve will conduct prescribed burns in two designated areas to support ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risk in the park and local communities.
Read the official NPS sourceWhat Travelers Need to Know
Review the park’s current conditions before departure and again on arrival. Follow posted restrictions and adjust your itinerary to the affected areas.
Dates and operating conditions can change after publication. Check the park’s official visitor information for your travel date.
Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.