Bluestone National Scenic River offers a quiet getaway.
Bluestone National Scenic River
National Scenic River · WV
The Bluestone River and the rugged and ancient gorge it has carved is a richly diverse and scenic area of the southern Appalachians. Bluestone National Scenic River is preserved as a living landscape that provides an unspoiled experience for visitors and a haven for a variety of plants and animals. The park protects a 10.5-mile section of the Bluestone River in southern West Virginia.
Park report
Current Alerts
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Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
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Good: many activities available15 activities
Park Name
InfoBluestone National Scenic River
Designation
InfoNational Scenic River
State(s)
InfoWV
Phone
Info304-465-0508
neri_interpretation@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe park is accessible year-round at two entrance points, Bluestone State Park and the former Lilly townsite, and seasonally at Pipestem Resort State Park. The park is open 24 hours a day.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Sandstone Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoFarming and Agriculture, Animals, Birds + 8 more
Weather Info
InfoSummer: Temperatures range from low to mid 60's at night to middle to upper 80's during the daytime hours. Winter: Temperatures average from the mid 20's to the mid 40's. Snowfall amount varies, but a
Getting There
InfoBluestone National Scenic River is most easily accessed via Bluestone State Park and Pipestem Resort State Park. A narrow, graveled park road provides access to the Bluestone Turnpike Trail at the for
Location
Info37.5658° N, -80.9837° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website