A 20-foot roadside waterfall with minimal walking, accessible via an unmarked pullout on a scenic but narrow mountain road.
No entrance fee (NPS)
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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.
Dunloup Falls is a 20-foot drop on Dunloup Creek over a sandstone shelf in New River Gorge National Park near Thurmond. The falls is accessed via an unmarked pullout on Thurmond Road, a narrow, winding mountain road that is not recommended for vehicles or trailers longer than 25 feet.
The minimal walking distance and roadside location make this a convenient stop for visitors traversing the scenic Thurmond Road. Dogs are allowed on-leash, and there is no entrance fee. The sandstone formation and consistent water flow are worth photographing.
This falls is featured as a stop on the NPS New River Gorge Waterfall Tour, making it part of a larger waterfall-viewing route in the area. Ensure your vehicle is appropriately sized for the narrow mountain road before attempting the drive.
Year-round; the falls flow consistently throughout the seasons.
Unmarked pullout on Thurmond Road; road not recommended for vehicles or trailers over 25 feet.
Other waterfalls on the NPS New River Gorge Waterfall Tour route.
No entrance fee (NPS)
It's viewable without a hike, from a pullout or short walk near the parking area.
Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.
We track 8 waterfalls in New River Gorge, 3 of which are roadside like this one.
There are 6 other waterfalls we track in Fayette County. All New River Gorge waterfalls →
nps.gov
NPS 'places' page, checked Sept 2026; no closure noted. NPS: Dunloup Creek drops 20 ft off a sandstone shelf; unmarked pullout on Thurmond Road, a winding road not recommended for vehicles/trailers over 25 ft.
Checked September 2026.