Bluestone National Scenic River
The Bluestone River and the rugged and ancient gorge it has carved is a richly diverse and scenic area of the southern Appalachians.
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About Bluestone National Scenic River
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.
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Driving times from Bluestone National Scenic River, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Bluestone National Scenic River
- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
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Getting there
Summer: 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 averages 5" per month Dec. - March. Spring and Fall: temperatures and rainfall variable. Peak fall foliage is usually mid-October.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Bluestone National Scenic River?
- Popular activities include Biking, Birdwatching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Bluestone National Scenic River?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach New River Gorge National Park & Preserve (2 h 1 min), Gauley River National Recreation Area (2 h 5 min), Booker T Washington National Monument (2 h 38 min), Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (2 h 53 min), Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (3 h 8 min), Appomattox Court House National Historical Park (3 h 27 min).