Lodging - Bridge Day 2010

Vertical Visions has BASE jumper lodging contracts in place with River Expeditions (where all BASE jumper activities and registration takes place) and the Comfort Inn New River Gorge. These two locations are highly recommended, although jumpers can stay anywhere they please and make lodging reservations at other locations anytime (see additional options below).

It's a new year, which means we're trying to make things simpler once again (for better or worse). Immediately after you reserve a jump pass starting on July 1, 2010, we'll email you a special code that you can use to reserve hotel rooms, cabins, tents on platforms, and RV sites first-come first-served at River Expeditions and the Comfort Inn New River Gorge. For those on a budget, camping at River Expeditions can be reserved anytime without a code. In other words, you'll be able to purchase a jump pass and a few minutes later reserve lodging (no more waiting until August 1st). Hopefully, this will make your life easier.

Jumpers are no longer based at the Holiday Inn Oak Hill due to a $1500+ conference room rental increase, Holiday Inn/police collaboration for "open container" citations under the Holiday Inn carport, Holiday Inn management's general lack of respect for paying customers, and the Holiday Inn's new requirement that Vertical Visions pay for any fines incurred by the hotel. We recommend that jumpers do not stay at the Holiday Inn Oak Hill until the above issues are resolved. In addition, room rates skyrocketed to $247.50 last year.

Here's a summary of the lodging held for jumpers:

River Expeditions - 18 cabins, 18 tents on platforms, 3 RV sites, and unlimited camping at jumper headquarters in Oak Hill, WV. The BASE videofest, jumper registration, BASE gear trade show, BASE first jump courses, jumper meetings, and the Saturday night party will occur here. Cabins are $65-75, RV sites are $35-40, tents on platforms are $40-45, and tent camping is $10-15 per person each night. Vertical Visions highly recommends staying here (beautiful campground, plenty of room for everyone, campfires, showers, etc.) Further details are located below.

Comfort Inn New River Gorge - 30 hotel rooms located in Oak Hill, WV. This hotel is located approximately 1000' from jumper headquarters (River Expeditions). Price is $90-120 weekdays and $190-220 on Bridge Day weekend (2 night minimum). Further details are located below.

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River Expeditions

Details: River Expeditions is BASE jumper headquarters with all BASE activities occuring here (BASE videofest, jumper registration, FJC's, meetings, and the Saturday night party).
Phone: 1-800-463-9873
Location: 900 Broadway Ave, Oak Hill, WV 25901. Approximately 4 miles South of the New River Gorge Bridge.
Pet Policy: Pets on leashes are welcome.
Prices: Regular cabins: $65/night (Sunday-Thursday) and $75/night (Friday-Saturday), Deluxe cabins: $169/night based on quad occupancy and $20 per additional adult per night (up to 8), Luxury cabins are $379/night based on quad occupancy and $20 per additional adult per night (up to 10), Tents on Platforms: $40/night (Sunday-Thursday) and $45/night (Friday-Saturday), Camping (per person): $10/night (Sunday-Thursday) and $15/night (Friday-Saturday), RV Sites: $35/night (Sunday-Thursday) and $40/night (Friday-Saturday)
Reservations: Jumpers must call River Expeditions directly to reserve cabins, tents on platforms, tent camping, and RV sites using the special code sent via email after purchasing jump passes (first-come, first-served). The jumper's last name and order number must be provided when making reservations.
Website: www.raftinginfo.com
Directions:

From the South via I-77: Take I-77 North/I-64 West and then take Exit 48 (Beckley/Summersville) to US Route 19. From the toll booth take US Route 19 North approximately 15 miles to Appalachian Drive. Turn right at the traffic light. At the stop sign turn right. Take the first left onto Broadway Avenue. River Expeditions is the first left off of Broadway Avenue.
From the East Via I-64: Take I-64 West/I-77 North and then take Exit 48 (Beckley/Summersville) to US Route 19. From the toll booth take US Route 19 North, 15 miles to Appalachian Drive. Turn right at the traffic light. At the stop sign turn right. Take the first left onto Broadway Avenue. River Expeditions is the first left off of Broadway Avenue.
From the North and West via I-77 and I-64: From Charleston WV, take I-77 South/I-64 East to Exit 48 (Beckley/Summersville) to US Route 19. From the toll booth take US Rt. 19 North, 15 miles to Appalachian Drive. Turn right at the traffic light. At the stop sign turn right. Take the first left onto Broadway Avenue. River Expeditions is the first left off of Broadway Avenue.
From the North via I-79: Take Exit 57 to US Route 19 (Beckley). Go 54 miles south on US Route 19 to Appalachian Drive, then turn left at the traffic light. At the stop sign turn right. Take the first left onto Broadway Avenue. River Expeditions is the first left off of Broadway Avenue.

Accommodations:

Regular Cabins - Cabins (25 total) feature six bunks with double-size foam mattresses, electricity, lights, and porch. You supply pillows, sleeping bags or bedding and blankets. These cabins are located near the showerhouse and restrooms. An electric space heater is recommended during cold weather.
Deluxe Cabins - All new lodging option in the New River Gorge with four double beds upstairs, seating area, bathroom/shower, fridge, coffee maker, heat and a/c, linens and towels, gas grill on porch and fire ring and picnic table outside. Sleeps up to 8; 2-night minimum; linen service with 3+ nights. Deluxe cabins are not being held for jumpers and, as of June 2010, are sold out for the Fri/Sat around Bridge Day. Additional deluxe cabins will be built in 2011 per management.
Luxury Cabins - Enjoy all the comforts of home in their brand new five queen bedroom luxury cabins, full kitchen, two baths, sofa, fireplace, satellite, dvd, wireless internet, central heat and a/c, linens and towels, private hot tub and gas grill on porch, plus fire ring and picnic table outside. Sleeps up to 10; 2-night minimum; linen service with 3+ nights. Two luxury cabins were held for jumpers, but are sold out for Bridge Day. Additional luxury cabins, if not sold to rafters, will be available for jumpers sometime this summer.
Tents on Platforms - A convenient way for you to enjoy all the fun of camping, without all the hassle of packing a tent, setting it up and tearing it down. Large, four-person tents are set up on wooden platforms and covered by a tin roof to protect you from the elements. They come equipped with four foam mattresses - the only gear you will need to bring is your sleeping bag or bedding, and pillow.
Tent Camping - Features spacious wooded, festive and quiet camping areas complete with picnic tables and fire rings. Within the campground, you are within easy walking distance to our new showerhouse and restrooms, dining area, pool and hot tub, Fire Creek Lodge and Conference Center, Outfitters Store, Red Dog River Saloon, and Welcome Center. Feel free to scope out the entire campground before making your camping selection. And please always be mindful of other guests around you. Tent camping is available for 500+ jumpers during Bridge Day. Vertical Visions highly recommends River Expeditions for anyone wanting to tent camp this year.
RV Sites - New and improved, complete with water and electric hook ups and even a dump station on-site. Six sites are centrally located near the showerhouse/restrooms and feature a fire ring and picnic table so you can still enjoy the best part of camping, even if you're only semi-roughing it.

Tents on Platforms

Camping Areas

Showerhouse

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River Expeditions

Comfort Inn New River Gorge

Details: This is the newest hotel in the area located directly off Rt. 19 - less than 1000' to jumper headquarters (River Expeditions). In the past, this hotel was called the "New River Inn" and "Super 8".
Phone: 304-465-0010
Location: 9020 Fayette Landings Shopping Center, Oak Hill, WV, 25901. Approximately 4 miles South of the New River Gorge Bridge on Rt. 19. Click here for maps.
Total Rooms: 67 (30 are held for jumpers)
Pet Policy:$20 fee per stay, pets under 20 lbs only (call for special arrangements with larger pets).
Prices: $89-119 weekdays and $189-219 on Bridge Day weekend (2 night minimum). AAA discount is available except for Bridge Day weekend.
Reservations: Jumpers must call the hotel directly to reserve rooms using the special code sent via email after purchasing jump passes (first-come, first-served). The jumper's last name and order number must be provided when making reservations.
Website: www.newriverinns.com

Comfort Inn

Quality Inn New River Gorge

Details: This is the closest motel to the New River Gorge Bridge located directly off Rt. 19 near the Dairy Queen. It is located approximately 2 miles from jumper headquarters (River Expeditions).
Phone: 304-574-3443
Location: US Rt 19 & Laurel Creek Rd., Fayetteville, WV. Approximately 2 miles South of the New River Gorge Bridge on Rt. 19. Click here for maps or goto the Quality Inn New River website.
Total Rooms: 106
Pet Policy: Pets are welcome
Prices: $69 weekdays and $175 on Bridge Day weekend (2 night minimum). Or choose the $389 package price option for Bridge Day weekend that includes dinners, t-shirts, and other items.
Reservations: Call anytime.
Website: www.qualityinnnewrivergorge.com

Days Inn Mt. Hope/Beckley

Details: This hotel is located directly off Rt. 19 near the Beckley mall.
Phone: 304-877-6455 (800-329-7466 for reservations)
Location: 127 Ontario Drive, Mt. Hope-Beckley, WV. Approximately 20 miles South of the New River Gorge Bridge on Rt. 19.
Total Rooms: 119
Prices: $79 weekdays and $99 on Bridge Day weekend. AAA and AARP discount is available (10% off). If you want a nice hotel room without getting gouged by the rest, this is your best local option.
Reservations: Jumpers can reserve rooms anytime.
Website: www.daysinn.com

Mill Creek Cabins

Phone: 1-800-692-5005
Location: PO Box 148 (entrance at 1136 Milroy Grose Road), Lansing, WV 25862. Approximately 2 miles North of the New River Gorge Bridge (Rt. 19N, then right on Milroy Grose Road).
Total Cabins: 8
Details: Their eight cabins can hold 8-14 people and jumpers have stayed here in the past. They are located approximately 6 miles from jumper headquarters (River Expeditions).
Pet Policy: No pets.
Prices: $130-610 per cabin during Bridge Day week.
Reservations: Jumpers must call Mill Creek Cabins anytime to reserve a cabin.
Website: www.millcreekcabins.com

Other Places to Stay

Please visit the New River Gorge CVB Lodging Website for additional hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, cabins, and camping opportunities.