Description:
Bluestone Lake is the state`s third-largest body of water at 2252 acres. It is located in the New River Watershed and has multiple pieces of public land adjacent or nearby. The lake is narrow and has the feel of a large river. It is possible to do an overnight trip on the lake by camping either at the state park or WMA primitive sites (see links below). An overnight trip could also be done by paddling the New River upstream into the lake. This is a rather unique experience as there are very few places in WV that have public campsites on a body of water. Bluestone WMA Map
Directions:
Bluestone Lake is located in southern West Virginia near Hinton, WV. Access to the lake is available at the state park (2 access points) and the Wildlife Management Area (3 access points on the lake, 5 more access points on the New River upstream). Google Map directions below are to Pits Road access at the state park.Activities:
Camping (Bluestone WMA), Camping (Bluestone Lake SP), Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Whitewater
Address:
Bluestone State Park - H.C. 78, Box 3, Hinton, WV 25951
Bluestone WMA Headquarters - Office Dr, Forest Hill, WV 24935
Phone/Email:
Bluestone State Park - 304-466-2805, dnrbluestonesp@wv.gov
Bluestone WMA - 304-466-3398