The King Shoals public river access point is located 9.5 miles east of Clendenin on State Route 4 near the Kanawha-Clay county line. The access point includes a concrete ramp ideal for transporting small boats including canoes and kayaks, with concrete steps along the ramp and a pad at the bottom of the ramp for boat entry and exit. Nine parking spots are available on a gravel lot between Route 4 and the Elk River.
Directions to King Shoals River Access from Charleston: Take I-79 North to exit 19 Clendenin. Turn right toward Clendenin for 0.3 miles. Turn left onto State Route 4 and follow it for 9.5 miles. The location is on your right next to the river. If you pass the Camp Creek bridge, you’ve gone too far.