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Beautiful Bluestone

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.

 
Bluestone River bank

Fishing

The Bluestone River is a popular warm water fishery. Smallmouth bass, bluegill, and rock bass are some of the sport fish.
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group hiking with park ranger

Bluestone River Walk

From late spring through fall, Bluestone National Scenic River offers the Bluestone River Walk, a two-mile round trip hike along the river, led by a park ranger. Call (304) 466-0417 for details.
 
 
 

Write to

P. O. Box 246
Glen Jean, WV 25846

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Phone

Park Headquarters
(304) 465-0508

Sandstone Visitor Center
(304) 466-0417

Fax

(304) 466-9194

Climate

Weather in the Bluestone National Scenic River area varies seasonally, but the climate is generally mild. Winter can bring significant snowfall, but it is usually short-lived. Summers can be warm and humid. The weather in the spring and fall is generally pleasant, with mild temperatures.
coiled timber rattlesnake  

Did You Know?
The timber rattlesnake is one of two venomous snakes found in West Virginia, the other being the copperhead.

Last Updated: August 13, 2006 at 09:42 EST