It is located approximately 20 miles away from the New River Gorge Bridge.

Located near the park headquarters, the Glade Creek Grist Mill is commonly photographed.

[6] Accessibility for the disabled was assessed by West Virginia University.

The assessment found the campground, picnic shelters, restrooms, and ramps and doorways to public buildings to be accessible.

During the 2005 assessment some issues were identified concerning parking lot signage and slippery stairways.