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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 facilities. The extra plus is that Bluestone is adjacent to Bluestone Lake, the state's third largest body of water.

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 opportunities abound at 17,632 acre Bluestone Wildlife Management Area adjacent to the park and nearby Camp Creek State Forest.

Peregrine Falcon Release
A young female peregrine was released to the wild from the Bluestone Dam area in Hinton WV (Summers County) by Three Rivers Raptor Center on September 13, 2008. 

Bluestone State Park 2009 Ski Special
Overnight guests at Bluestone State Park can receive 20% off weeknight cabin rentals January through March with presentation of a WinterPlace lift ticket. Minimum two nights. Sorry we can not refund previous rental payments, but will extend same offer for next ski season January – March rentals. Call for details.

June 19
Three Rivers Avian Center (TRAC)
What bird says ‘who cooks for me, who cooks for you all?’  Don’t know!  Come to the Birds of Prey Educational Program featuring live birds of prey native to West Virginia.  Raptors including hawks and owls are part of this program. Learn about their habitat, diet and behaviors; most comment causes of injury and laws protecting these special creatures. Open to the public.  No charge to attend. Great family activity.

Contact: Bluestone State Park 304-466-2805
If a location and/or program time is not posted, please contact the park direct for this information.

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Bluestone State Park
HC 78 Box 3
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-2805
bluestonesp@wvdnr.gov

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