Bluestone National Scenic River
National Wild and 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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/blue
- Location
- Bluestone National Scenic River (37.566, -80.984)
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Passport stamp locations
- Sandstone Visitor Center
Hours
Bluestone National Scenic Rivertoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
The 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.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Sandstone Visitor Centerhours not postedDirections
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.