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Spend a night at Riverside Cottage on the New River’s edge in historic Thurmond. Enjoy river views, a peaceful deck, and a walk through a town once alive with gamblers and rail workers.
Spend a night at Riverside Cottage on the New River’s edge in historic Thurmond. Enjoy river views, a peaceful deck, and a walk through a town once alive with gamblers and rail workers.
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Operated by New & Gauley River Adventures · Lansing, West Virginia
Perched on the banks of the New River in the historic town of Thurmond, West Virginia, Riverside Cottage at Base Camp Cabin 2 offers a distinctive gateway into both nature and time. This cozy cabin experience is more than a place to rest—it’s a front-row seat to one of Appalachia’s most intriguing river towns. Once a bustling hub for gamblers, rail workers, and adventurers seeking fortune at the turn of the 20th century, Thurmond now stands quietly preserved as part of the New River National Recreation Area. From the spacious deck of Riverside Cottage, guests can drink in expansive river views framed by towering cliffs and thick hardwood forests, a perfect balance of wilderness and history.
The New River itself holds geological significance as one of the oldest rivers on the continent, cutting through rugged terrain shaped over millions of years. Visitors at the Riverside Cottage benefit from this unique setting—whether fishing along the calm riverbanks, photographing the interplay of water and light, or walking the short trails into Thurmond’s preserved rail yards and crumbling stone buildings. This cabin suits groups up to four, featuring a comfortable bedroom with a queen bed and all the essentials for a restful outdoor-basecamp night.
New & Gauley River Adventures provides access to this hidden slice of Appalachian life. Their lodging option emphasizes a quiet, immersive escape rather than a flashy resort, appealing to travelers seeking substantive connection with place. The company’s position in Lansing, WV, places guests close to world-class whitewater rafting and hiking, yet Riverside Cottage invites a slower, reflective pace amid the roaring river and storied ruins.
For travelers drawn to authentic outdoor stays wrapped in local lore, Base Camp Cabin 2’s Riverside Cottage stands as a standout destination in the New River Gorge, combining elemental nature, rich history, and warm, practical hospitality.
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Overnight stays from 1 night up to 1 week.
Suitable for guests with basic mobility, minimal physical exertion required
The cabin accommodates up to four guests comfortably.
Connectivity is limited to none, encouraging guests to unplug and enjoy the natural setting.
Pets are not permitted to preserve the cabin’s condition and local wildlife habitat.
Riverside Cottage includes one bedroom with a queen bed, heating, basic furnishings, and a spacious deck overlooking the river.
The cabin has limited accessibility due to historic site constraints—please inquire directly with the company for details.
Guests can hike trails near Thurmond, fish in the New River, and access rafting trips through New & Gauley River Adventures.
Thurmond was once a chaotic railroad town known for gambling and rough-and-tumble life in the early 1900s, now preserved within the New River National Recreation Area.
Efforts focus on restoring Thurmond’s historical structures and protecting the New River’s aquatic ecosystem while promoting responsible tourism.
New & Gauley River Adventures is a full-service outdoor outfitter based in southern West Virginia that organizes whitewater rafting, horseback trail rides, overnight lodging, and primitive camping along the Gauley and New rivers. The operator runs a wide range of trips—from family-friendly Upper New River floats and half‑day Lower New River runs to adrenaline-fueled Upper Gauley Class V excursions including Double Upper options and the Full Gauley Marathon. Multi-day options include two‑day Upper Gauley expeditions and New River full canyon overnight trips. Lodging choices at base camp range from cozy Base Camp Cabins and Riverside Cottage in historic Thurmond to wilderness cabin and fire tower overnight stays, plus campsite reservations at Meadow River. Additional seasonal offerings include sleigh and carriage rides and guided trail rides for riders of all skill levels. Safety and local river knowledge are central: the outfitter operates on scheduled dam‑released Lower Gauley flows and runs established Class I–V routes on the New and Gauley rivers. Equipment and trip formats are tailored to skill level and group composition, with day and half‑day options for families, youth groups, and seasoned rafters. The business’s long presence in the region, varied trip roster, and combination of lodging and river-based adventures make it an efficient one-stop experience for visitors seeking convenience, reliability, and authentic Appalachian river trips. Featured on The Adventure Collective, the operation emphasizes memorable, professionally run river and trail experiences. Repeat guests praise attentive communication, customizable itineraries, and a local commitment to safety, conservation, and guest comfort every season.
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