Bluestone State Park in West Virginia, USA - map and visitor information

Research checked: 2026-10-30. Check linked official notices before travel.

Bluestone State Park near Hinton, West Virginia, offers lakeside camping and more than eight miles of hiking trails. Dam construction closes Old Mill and East Shore campgrounds, so check the available camping areas before planning an overnight stay.

Highlights

The park sits where the Bluestone and New Rivers meet beside Bluestone Lake. A walk and a lakeside camp can fit the same trip, but the campground you choose matters while dam construction continues.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, and seasonal access

Topic	Details
Published operating hours	The park lists 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Contact the office for the hours of individual services.
Camping season	Spring through fall, weather permitting. Meador and the tent area have a November 1 seasonal closing date. Confirm availability before arrival.
Construction closures	Old Mill and East Shore campgrounds are closed during Bluestone Dam construction. Reopening depends on completion of that work.

Safety information

Check campground availability with the office before arriving. The dam construction notice applies to specific camping areas, so use the currently assigned site and follow posted directions.

Visit responsibly

Keep dogs and cats leashed and restrained. Do not feed wildlife. Use designated fire areas and numbered campsites. Quiet hours run from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Reservations and permits

Use the official campground information to choose an available area, then contact the office about construction impacts before booking. Stays have a 14-night maximum. State park camping rules require full payment at booking; check-in is 1 p.m. and checkout is noon.

Maps, location, and access

The address is 2104 Bluestone Park Road, Hinton, WV 25951. From I-64, take exit 139 and follow WV-20 south toward the park. The National Park Service’s regional directions distinguish the state park from Bluestone National Scenic River.

Nearby parks

Pipestem Resort State Park is another nearby WV-20 destination south of Hinton. Bluestone National Scenic River has a separate road approach through Nimitz: use Ellison Ridge Road from WV-3, then gravel Bluestone Road to the Lilly access. Check access conditions before choosing that river approach.

Things to do

Hiking is the straightforward choice for a day visit, with more than eight miles of park trails. For a group outing, the park rents a picnic shelter from mid-May to November 1. The activities building operates April 1–December 1.

Facilities and accessibility

Meador Campground serves RVs and tents. Seven sites have water and electric hookups; fifteen have electricity only. A central bathhouse and dump station serve the campground. The tent area provides five rustic sites for groups. Ask the office about site surfaces and access requirements before reserving.

About the park

West Virginia State Parks, within the Division of Natural Resources, manages this state park. The surrounding river landscape also includes the separately managed Bluestone National Scenic River.

History

The state park welcomed visitors beginning in 1950. Its lakeside setting lies upstream from Bluestone Dam.

Contact

Use the official Bluestone State Park page or call 304-466-2805. The park email is [email protected].

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