Bluestone National Scenic River
Designation: National Scenic River
Location: West Virginia
📘 Park Overview
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. The park protects a 10.5-mile section of the Bluestone River in southern West Virginia.
🌤 Weather Information
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. Snowfall amount varies, but averages 5" per month Dec. - March. Spring and Fall: temperatures and rainfall variable. Peak fall foliage is usually mid-October.
🚗 Directions
Bluestone National Scenic River is most easily accessed via Bluestone State Park and Pipestem Resort State Park. A narrow, graveled park road provides access to the Bluestone Turnpike Trail at the former Lilly town site at the confluence of the Little Bluestone River. To reach these parks from I-64, take exit 139, then south on Rt. 20. From I-77 take exit 14 to Rt.20 north. Either direction, Bluestone State Park is 15 miles and Pipestem is 22 miles.
Images
Bluestone National Scenic River offers a quiet getaway.
Credit: NPS Photo
Ranger Richard leads a guided walk on the Turnpike Trail
Credit: NPS Photo / Eve West
NPS Ranger Richard Altaire provides an overview of the park map to a visitor to the Bluestone NSR.
Credit: NPS Photo / Eve West
A young hiker makes his own connection with Bluestone National Scenic River.
Credit: NPS Photo / Eve West
The Bluestone River
Credit: NPS Photo, Dave Bieri
The Bluestone River
Credit: NPS Photo, Dave Bieri
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Wednesday, May 13
Patchy rain nearby
High: 69.1°F | Low: 49.3°F
Humidity: 65%
Wind: 12.3 mph
Rain Chance: 82%
UV Index: 3.1
Sunrise: 06:16 AM
Sunset: 08:25 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (19%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 49.1°F
Cloud Cover: 82%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, May 14
Patchy rain nearby
High: 47.1°F | Low: 34.4°F
Humidity: 78%
Wind: 11.6 mph
Rain Chance: 87%
UV Index: 7.8
Sunrise: 06:16 AM
Sunset: 08:26 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (11%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 37.4°F
Cloud Cover: 87%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, May 15
Patchy rain nearby
High: 67.1°F | Low: 36.6°F
Humidity: 64%
Wind: 6.9 mph
Rain Chance: 80%
UV Index: 0.7
Sunrise: 06:15 AM
Sunset: 08:27 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (5%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 44.1°F
Cloud Cover: 80%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
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Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
3405 Pipestem Drive
Pipestem, WV 25979
🏤 Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 246
Glen Jean, WV 25846
📞 Voice Phone: 304-465-0508
📞 Fax Phone: 304-465-0591
✉️ Email: neri_interpretation@nps.gov