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Bluestone National Scenic River
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- Designation
- National Wild and Scenic River
- State
- WV
- Park address
- Pipestem, WV
- Entrance fee
- No entrance feeNPS data as of 2026-08-25
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Nearby ParkQwest Places
- New River Gorge National ParkNational Park · Approximately 35 miles away (straight line)
- Gauley River National Recreation AreaNational Recreation Area · Approximately 44 miles away (straight line)
- Booker T. Washington National MonumentNational Monument · Approximately 75 miles away (straight line)
- Guilford Courthouse National Military ParkNational Military Park · Approximately 117 miles away (straight line)
- Appomattox Court House National Historical ParkNational Historical Park · Approximately 121 miles away (straight line)
- Andrew Johnson National Historic SiteNational Historic Site · Approximately 141 miles away (straight line)
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Notes
Designation Date: 12/26/1988
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.