Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-251787
When Grandview Shelter 2 reopens
Grandview Shelter 2's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
1
Only 1 opening in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked reservation dates (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 3 open for online reservation · 180 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
98.4% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 3 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online98.4%
Open reservation dates3 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 3
Weekday openings1
Weekend openings2
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 1 fall on weekdays and 2 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027November shows no online availability. 0 of 29 tracked reservation dates are open there — 29 on sites not offered online.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 shelter| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked date. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked date. New Year: no online availability on any tracked date. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by shelter
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Shelter | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Shelter #2 | 3 |
This shelter currently has 3 reservation dates available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSat · May 1, 2027
Next open weekendSat · May 1, 2027
November0 of 29 · not offered online
The next bookable date is May 1, 2027; the first open weekend starts May 1, 2027. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
3 available reservation dates across 1 shelter at Grandview Shelter 2, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 1 shelter with current availability
| Shelter | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter #2 | 3 | 3 dates | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
About Grandview Shelter 2
Overview
Grandview Shelter #2 is a larger shelter located under the canopy of the forest. It can accommodate up to 80 people inside and 55 people outside the shelter for a total of about 135 people.
Recreation
The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court, baseball field, and basketball court.
Facilities
Shelter #2 offers two electrical outlets, and four charcoal grills. Playground equipment, horse shoe pit, drinking fountain with side spigot, and a handicapped accessible restroom are nearby. This shelter is also handicapped accessible with an asphalt walkway to the shelter for handicapped/elderly. Additional chairs, tables, and canopy tents are allowed.
Natural Features
Grandview became part of New River Gorge National River in 1990, after more than 50 years as one of West Virginia's most popular day use state parks. The area offers spectacular views of the New River and beautiful displays of rhododendron. At the Main Overlook, 1,400 feet above the river, you see an active railway and the town of Quinnimont, where the first coal was shipped out of the gorge in 1873.
Nearby Attractions
The city of Beckley is approximately 12 miles from Grandview. It offers a wide variety of shopping, restaurants, and hotels. Popular attractions include a children's museum, and Exhibition Coal Mine.
1 monitored shelterDay use1 shadedPets OKMax party 135
Getting there
To reach Grandview from Beckley follow I-64 East five miles to Exit 129 B. From Lewisburg follow I-64 West forty miles to Exit 129. From either exit, turn right and follow Route 9 North six miles to Grandview.
Po Box 246, Glen Jean, WV 25846304-465-0508
Day Use AreaHikingPicnicking
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-251787 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-251787 · Grandview Shelter 2 · Glen Jean WV6 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Grandview Shelter 2?
Reservations for Grandview Shelter 2 are made through Recreation.gov. 98.4% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation; 3 of 183 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the shelter on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Grandview Shelter 2?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which month has the most availability at Grandview Shelter 2?
May 2027, with 3 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 3.
When is the next open date at Grandview Shelter 2?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sat, May 1, 2027 and the next open weekend starts Sat, May 1, 2027. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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