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Located in the Allegheny Mountains of Tucker County, Blackwater Falls State Park is named for the amber waters of Blackwater Falls, a 57-foot cascade tinted by the tannic acid of fallen hemlock and red spruce needles.
Located on Blackwater Canyon’s south rim, the lodge at Blackwater Falls State Park offers 54 comfortable rooms with sweeping views of the densely forested gorge below. Built in the 1950s, this lodge predates its sister lodge at Canaan Valley Resort State Park, about 20 minutes away, and has a smaller, quieter atmosphere.
Blackwater Falls State Park has 39 fully-furnished cabins set in a wooded area near the lodge. These cabins offer real peace and quiet. The park’s 13 Vacation Cabins sit on the north side of the park, down the road from the famous Blackwater Falls.
Blackwater Falls State Park is named for the falls of the Blackwater River, whose amber-colored waters plunge five stories then twist and tumble through an eight-mile long gorge. The “black” water is a result of tannic acid from fallen hemlock and red spruce needles.
Experience the thrill of racing down more than a quarter mile of fresh mountain snow on the sled run at Blackwater Falls State Park. The longest sled run on the East Coast, the sled run at Blackwater Falls State Park is a must-do every year.
Ride historic steam-powered locomotives at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. You'll see incredible mountain landscapes and wildlife along the way. Harvest Happenings Deal
Canaan Valley Resort State Park is a four-season destination in the Allegheny Mountains with skiing, snowshoeing trails, tubing, hiking and more.
Set on the rim of the scenic Blackwater Canyon in the mountains of Tucker County, Blackwater Falls State Park has been a favorite destination for travelers since opening in 1937. It’s also one of West Virginia’s most visited parks.
Blackwater fall s Park trail Descriptions From scenic vistas to beautiful overlooks, hiking trails at West Virginia’s state parks and forests lead to breathtaking mountain scenery.
The Blackwater Falls State Park Sled Run is opening for the season on Dec. 22 and tickets are on sale now at wvstateparks.com.