National Scenic River

Bluestone National Scenic River

Bluestone National Scenic River is a National Scenic River in West Virginia. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

West Virginia National Scenic River No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT · NPS Data API

Bluestone River · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/blue

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for Bluestone.

BikingMountain BikingBoatingFishingFreshwater FishingGuided ToursHikingHunting and GatheringHuntingPaddlingCanoeingKayakingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatching

Operating hours

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.

Bluestone National Scenic River
Day	Hours
Monday	All Day
Tuesday	All Day
Wednesday	All Day
Thursday	All Day
Friday	All Day
Saturday	All Day
Sunday	All Day

Weather: 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.

Contact and directions

Phone: 304-465-0508
Email: [email protected]
Address: 3405 Pipestem Drive, Pipestem, WV 25979
Coordinates: 37.5658, -80.9837· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
Sandstone Visitor Center	—	—	Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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More parks in West Virginia

Appalachian National Scenic Trail Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park Chesapeake Bay Gauley River National Recreation Area Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail New River Gorge National Park & Preserve All in West Virginia

Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/blue/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.