Spend a high-energy afternoon at ACE Adventure Waterpark in the New River Gorge. This 3–8 PM pass gives access to slides, zips, a floating obstacle course, and trails across a 1,500-acre resort—ideal for families and active groups.
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By mid-afternoon the lake warms and the park takes on a playful charge: towers creak with feet, children cheer as inflatable platforms wobble, and two 40-foot slides spit riders into the green water. You step onto white sand, music threads through the air, and the lake pushes a steady current of laughter toward the tree-lined shore.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; basic swimming ability recommended for water confidence.
Wildlife
History
The New River Gorge area has deep ties to coal and rail; towns here grew around mining and river transport in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Conservation
The region balances recreation and preservation; stick to marked trails, pack out trash, and use provided facilities to limit shoreline erosion and litter.
Reserve your spot on the New River Gorge, WV Adventure Waterpark- 3 PM to 8PM today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring water shoes
Inflatable obstacles and rocky approaches reward grippy, quick-dry footwear to protect toes and improve traction.
Use the provided PFDs
Life jackets are included—wear them on the deeper sections and any zip-entry points for safety.
Time your arrival
Arrive 15–30 minutes early for check-in and gear fitting to maximize your 3–8 PM session.
Hydrate and reapply sunscreen
Frequent sun exposure and activity mean reapplying SPF and drinking water between runs to avoid heat fatigue.
Swimsuit
Standard wear for slides and inflatables; quick-dry fabrics speed comfort after swims.
summer
Water shoes
Protects feet on inflatables, docks, and rocky shorelines and improves traction.
summer
Quick-dry towel
Dries quickly between sessions and keeps you comfortable on the sand or benches.
summer
Small dry bag
Keeps phone, keys, and snacks dry while you play on floating structures.