A simple river access
Mill Creek River Access is a small public launch where Mill Creek meets the New River, off Highway 41 near Prince. It’s a practical place to get to the water for paddling or fishing, rather than a developed sightseeing stop.
Overview
About Mill Creek River Access
Why stop
- Public access to the New River for paddling and fishing.
Heads up
- No on-site facilities.
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Where it is
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Before you go
A simple river access
5 active New River Gorge alerts
- ClosureRend and Church Loop trails closedRend Trail is closed from both trailheads through approximately December 2027; Church Loop Trail is also closed because its only access is from Rend.Official details
- ClosureKaymoor Miners Trail weekday closureThe upper Kaymoor Miners Trail is closed Monday–Thursday through November 19 for trail rehabilitation.Official details
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
New River Gorge Tour Guide
Your drive to Mill Creek River Access, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for New River Gorge National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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The Beaver’s Orange Teeth0:00 / 0:26
“Beavers have orange front teeth, and the color comes from iron in their enamel. That iron helps strengthen the teeth for cutting wood. Beavers occur along the river here, though you might never catch one at work.”
Plays on the road 0.1 mi from Mill Creek River Access in the Parkwolf New River Gorge Tour Guide.
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Guide
More about Mill Creek River Access
What to expectThis is a basic roadside access, with parking described near a single-lane bridge and room to…
This is a basic roadside access, with parking described near a single-lane bridge and room to leave a vehicle. There are no on-site facilities, so plan on no restrooms, drinking water or food here.
Fishing and river useThe New River is a warm-water fishery, with smallmouth bass among its more abundant fish.
The New River is a warm-water fishery, with smallmouth bass among its more abundant fish. Spring and fall, plus early or late in the day, are broad river-wide fishing suggestions rather than a guarantee at this specific access. Keep 100 feet from a boat launch or take-out while watercraft are using it.
Wildlife
Wildlife in New River Gorge
18 sightingsBlack BearMost seen around 7 PMSighting map
126 sightingsWhite-tailed DeerMost seen around 6 AMSighting map
25 sightingsPileated WoodpeckerMost seen around 8 AMSighting map
15 sightingsBarred OwlMost seen around 7 PMSighting map
14 sightingsWild TurkeyMost seen around 6 AMSighting map
58 sightingsCopperheadMost seen around 7 PMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across New River Gorge. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
