Blackwater Falls Additional Information

Blackwater Falls is always a sight to behold, regardless of the season. The Blackwater River, which gets its name from its dark amber color caused by the tannic acid of fallen hemlock and red spruce needles, plunges 57 feet, boasting a powerful scene. 

Disc Golf

Blackwater Falls State Park offers an 18-hole disc golf course. The first hole starts behind the nature center and plays around the back field. Hole 10 starts near the side of the nature center, crosses the road and plays through the woods with Hole 18 completing play back to the nature center parking lot. Bring your own disc or purchase a disc at the Trading Company store or the boat house located across the parking area from the nature center. There is no fee to play. Disc golf at Blackwater Falls has a unique layout. The front nine and back nine introduces players to pollinator habitat. The possibility of seeing butterflies, moths, and other wildlife is possible. There is ample parking in the nature center complex at Blackwater Falls State Park.