Thayer
Deep in the Gorge
State: West Virginia
County: Fayette County
Founded: 1900s
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: 500
Thayer is one of the most isolated coal camps in the New River Gorge. Still inhabited by a handful of people, it features a collection of decaying company houses, a church, and ruins of the coal tipple, accessible only by a long, winding single-lane road.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Fall
Difficulty: Moderate (narrow road)
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Located in scenic New River Gorge
- Coal camp houses still standing
- Very remote access
Location
Address: Thayer, WV
Coordinates: 37.8833, -81.0333