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Nearby Parks:
Pipestem State Park
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Little Beaver State Park
Camp Creek State Forest
Grandview State Park
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| State Park Overview: |
 | Encompassing over 2,100 acres of rugged, heavily forested, mountainous terrain, Bluestone State Park provides a wide variety of water-oriented activities for guests and residents of southern West Virginia. In the midst of this wilderness park, just five miles south of Hinton, are nestled modern cabins, a campground and fine recreational facilites. The extra plus is that Bluestone is adjacent to Bluestone Lake, the state's third largest body of water. |
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| Camping: |
| A variety of camping opportunites are available for the avid outdoorsman visiting Bluestone, from a 32 unit tent and trailer campground featuring 22 sites with electric hookups, central bathhouse, hot showers, and dumping station; to a rustic camping area with 45 sites for either tents or trailers and a central bathhouse with cold showers.
Also, located on the eastern shore of Bluestone Lake is a primitive, 47 site campground that is accessible by boat only. The campgrounds are located in the flood storage basin of Bluestone Lake and are open from early May to late October, depending upon the water level.
Rates:
Sites w/electric hookups: $19
Sites w/o electric: $15
Bluestone East shore campground: $7 or $42 weekly
Rustic sites: $11 |
| Boating: |
| Boating and water-skiing round out the lake activities. Boats and canoes may be rented at the marina. |
| Swimming: |
| A swimming pool and a children wading area are open Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. Cabin guests may enjoy year round swimming privileges at Pipestem Resorts' indoor pool. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Being located adjacent to the 2,000-acre Bluestone Lake, water-related activities are accented at the park. The lake provides excellent fishing for bluegill, large and smallmouth bass, hybrid bass, striped bass, crappie and catfish. |
| History of the Area: |
| Several points of historical and recreational interest are located in the Bluestone area. For instance, famous outdoor musical dramas such as "Hatfields and McCoys," are performed at Grandview Park, near Beckley. Pipestem Resort State Park with its myriad of recreational facilities is only 10 miles to the south. Just north of the park is Bluestone Dam, Historic Hinton, and the New River Gorge National River, the center of some of the state's best whitewater rafting and canoeing. Of special note is Sandstone Falls, just north of Hinton. Bluestone National Wild and Scenic River flows into Bluestone Lake within the Park boundaries. Hunting and fishing opportunites abound at 17,632 acre Bluestone Wildlife Mangement Area adjacent to the park and nearby Camp Creek State Forest. |
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| Bluestone State Park - West Virginia State Parks - Accommodations | Recreation | Location |Contact Us | Home. ACCOMMODATIONS Cabins. Overnight guests may choose from among 26 modern cabins in a variety of sizes suitable for two to eight persons.... | | West Virginia Parks - Welcome to the West Virginia State Parks! If this page does not refresh in 1 second click here. |
| Nature Programs: |
| Special weekly programs are provided by the park naturalist for your entertainment. Included in such events are nature hikes, movies, slide shows, volleyball and softball games, weiner roasts, and numerous other activities. |
| Area Campgrounds | | Pipestem Country Campground
Pipestem, WV
(304) 466-9121
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Cardinal Pawnbrokers & Sporting Goods
1221 S Eisenhower Dr
Beckley, WV
(304) 253-7357
| Market Road Bait Tackle
169 Market Rd
Rich Creek, VA
(540) 726-2605
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| Directions: |
| Located in the southeastern section of the state, Bluestone State Park is accessible by several major highways.
Take exit 139 (Sandstone/Hinton) off Interstate 64 to WV 20 South, and drive 15 miles to the park.
From the south on Interstate 77, take the Athens Road Exit (exit 14) to WV 20 North, and travel 22 miles to the park. |
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