Bluestone National Scenic River

Bluestone National Scenic River offers a quiet getaway.
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.
Map showing location of park.
ranger at a desk looking at a map with an older man
Oral History Recordings Made Available to Public on New River Gorge NPP Website
Staff at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve are pleased to announce that oral history recordings of residents and others with knowledge of the park and region are now available for listening and downloading on the park’s website.
Bluestone River
Photo by NPS Photo
Hiking the Turnpike Trail
Photo by NPS Photo / Eve West
Ranger giving information to park visitor
Photo by NPS Photo / Eve West
Youngster enjoying the Bluestone
Photo by NPS Photo / Eve West
river with trees
Photo by NPS Photo, Dave Bieri
river with trees
Photo by NPS Photo, Dave Bieri