Bluestone National Scenic River

Bluestone National Scenic River offers a quiet getaway.
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.
Map showing location of park.
Bluestone River
Photo by NPS Photo
Hiking the Turnpike Trail
Photo by NPS Photo / Eve West
Ranger giving information to park visitor
Photo by NPS Photo / Eve West
Youngster enjoying the Bluestone
Photo by NPS Photo / Eve West
river with trees
Photo by NPS Photo, Dave Bieri
river with trees
Photo by NPS Photo, Dave Bieri