What are the hours at Bluestone National Scenic River?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Bluestone National Scenic River)

Does Bluestone National Scenic River require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Bluestone National Scenic River. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Bluestone National Scenic River open right now?

Q: Is Bluestone National Scenic River open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Bluestone National Scenic River is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Scenic River · WV

Open

Bluestone National Scenic River is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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The Bluestone River and the rugged and ancient gorge it has carved is a richly diverse and scenic area of the southern Appalachians.

Type: National Scenic River
State: WV
Nearest town: Pipestem

About Bluestone National Scenic River

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.

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Visitor info

Address3405 Pipestem Drive, Pipestem, WV 25979

Phone(304) 465-0508

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Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Bluestone National Scenic River

Getting thereBluestone 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,…

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Parks near here

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve 21 mi
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest 38 mi
Gauley River National Recreation Area 44 mi
Booker T. Washington National Monument 75 mi
Monongahela National Forest 91 mi
Wayne National Forest 116 mi

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How we read this status

We derive Bluestone National Scenic River's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.