Bluestone National Scenic River, West Virginia

Plan Your Visit

With a little advance planning, you can make the most of your trip to Bluestone National Scenic River. Check the contents of this website, contact the park, or once you are here in the area, stop by one of the nearby New River Gorge National River visitor centers or headquarters and ask the friendly park rangers to help you plan your visit or for any assistance.

Directions
Bluestone National Scenic River is located in southeastern West Virginia and is best accessed via one of two West Virginia State Parks that lie at each end, Bluestone State Park to the north and Pipestem Resort State Park to the south. To reach these parks from I-64, take exit 139, then south on Rt. 20. Bluestone State Park is 15 miles and Pipestem is 22 miles. From I-77 take exit 14 to Rt.20 north. Pipestem is 14 miles and Bluestone is 22 miles. For more information contact the Sandstone Visitor Center of nearby New River Gorge National River.

Operating Hours & Seasons
The park is open year round. Access via Pipestem Resort State Park is more difficult during November through April, when the aerial tram is not in operation. At present there is no National Park Service