Spend a full day on a spring-fed lake in the New River Gorge, jumping inflatable obstacles, riding 40-foot slides and using zip lines. Passes include beach access and entry to 1,500 acres of hiking and biking trails—ideal for families and active groups.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
A low sun glitters off a five-acre spring-fed lake as people clamber onto inflatable obstacles and launch from a 40-foot slide. The waterpark’s collection of towers, zip lines and floating play structures sits against the raw cut of the New River Gorge, where sandstone cliffs slope down to a broad ribbon of water and a sandy shore that invites a tired body to stretch out and cool.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Appropriate for most fitness levels; be able to swim or stay comfortable in chest-deep water for play areas
Wildlife
History
The New River Gorge was a coal-transport corridor and mining landscape; its deep sandstone gorge and industrial heritage shaped local trails and access points.
Conservation
Visitors should practice Leave No Trace on shoreline and trails; the park manages recreation to balance public access with habitat protection, so avoid disturbing nesting raptors and stay on designated routes.
Reserve your spot on the New River Gorge, WV Adventure Waterpark - Full Day today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Wear water shoes
Traction on inflatables and on the sandy shore matters; closed-toe water shoes protect toes and grip slippery surfaces.
Use the provided PFDs
Life jackets are included—wear one for any open-water play, especially for weaker swimmers and kids.
Protect against sun
Long lake days + reflective water = high UV exposure; apply reef-safe sunscreen and reapply after water play.
Arrive early or late
Midday is busiest—early morning or late afternoon sessions reduce lines for slides and give cooler temps.
Water shoes
Grippy soles help on inflatables, ladders and the beach.
summer
Swimsuit and quick-dry layers
Comfortable swimwear and a light cover-up for sun protection between sessions.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen & hat
Protects skin during extended sun exposure on open water and beach areas.
summer
Waterproof phone case/dry bag
Keeps valuables dry while you move between inflatables and shore.