Alert: Due to flooding access points to Bluestone National Scenic River are closed

National Scenic River

Bluestone

Bluestone River
Bluestone National Scenic River offers a quiet getaway. NPS Photo

Overview

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.

State: WV304-465-0508

Hours

  • Sunday: All Day
  • Monday: All Day
  • Tuesday: All Day
  • Wednesday: All Day
  • Thursday: All Day
  • Friday: All Day
  • Saturday: All Day

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    Bluestone River
    Bluestone River
    Hiking the Turnpike Trail
    Hiking the Turnpike Trail
    Ranger giving information to park visitor
    Ranger giving information to park visitor
    Youngster enjoying the Bluestone
    Youngster enjoying the Bluestone
    river with trees
    river with trees
    river with trees
    river with trees