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Bookmark or Share- Blackwater Falls State Park - West Virginia State ParksLocated 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.
- Blackwater Falls Camping - West Virginia State ParksThe park features a centrally-located bathhouse with hot showers, a laundromat and a dumping station. Campground Map View Rates & Availability. 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.
- Blackwater Falls State Park | Outdoor ProjectDave Kiel. Blackwater State Park grew from a series of land transfers in the early 1930s into a small 446-acre state park in 1937 to protect its namesake, the extraordinary 62-foot Blackwater Falls. As the Blackwater River flows slowly out of the flat meandering Canaan Valley, its gradient and speed increases, cutting through the soft upper ...
- Blackwater Falls State Park - Almost Heaven - West VirginiaBlackwater Falls State Park. 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.
- From sledding to hiking, Blackwater Falls offers four seasons of funEnjoy outdoor recreation, family fun and stunning views at this popular park. 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.
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