Base Camp Cabin 2

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.