Bluestone National Scenic River
Overview
Bluestone National Scenic River is managed by National Park Service and is located near Pipestem, West Virginia. 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.
Things to Do at Bluestone National Scenic River
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Bluestone National Scenic River include:
Nearby Activities
- Biking
- Boating
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Paddling
- Wildlife Viewing
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
Bluestone 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 former Lilly town site at the confluence of the Little Bluestone River. To reach these parks from I-64, take exit 139, then south on Rt. 20. From I-77 take exit 14 to Rt.20 north. Either direction, Bluestone State Park is 15 miles and Pipestem is 22 miles.
GPS Coordinates: 37.56577100000000, -80.98366700000000
Contact & Resources
Phone: (304) 465-0508
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