Bluestone State Park Overview & History
Bluestone State Park Overview
Since 1950, Bluestone State Park has offered guests the ultimate in lakeside relaxation along the shores of Bluestone Lake in Southeastern West Virginia. Just upstream from the Bluestone Dam that created the 2,040-acre lake, the park lies at the confluence of the Bluestone and New Rivers. This peaceful lakeside park has plentiful outdoor recreation activities, including boating and fishing. Hiking trails traverse this rugged park, and an outdoor pool, complete with a kiddie pool and waterfall, offers summertime fun. Enjoy stunning sunrises from one of the lakeview cabins or camp on the shores of the river.
Bluestone State Park History
Bluestone State Park was established in 1950 and is named after the Bluestone National Scenic River, which flows into the New River at the park. The park’s signature lake was created by the Bluestone Dam, which was authorized by presidential proclamation and approved by an act of Congress in the 1930s. It was created to control flooding in the area and went through several phases of construction before, during and after World War II.
