State Park · West Virginia, United States
Blackwater Falls State Park
Blackwater Falls State Park is a state park in West Virginia, United States, covering 2,358 acres (954 ha), established in 1937.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Tucker 39°06′43″N 79°29′43″W / 39.11194°N 79.49528°W / 39.11194; -79.49528 ( Blackwater Falls State Park ) [ 69 ], West Virginia, United States |
| Area | 2,358 acres (954 ha) |
| Established | 1937 |
| Coordinates | 39.1089° N, 79.4961° W |
| Managed by | West Virginia state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Blackwater Falls State Park
Blackwater Falls State Park is located in the Allegheny Mountains of Tucker County, West Virginia, US. The centerpiece of the park is Blackwater Falls, a 62-foot (19 m) cascade where the Blackwater River leaves its leisurely course in Canaan Valley and enters rugged Blackwater Canyon. It is among the most photographed venues in the state and appears on calendars, stationery, and advertisements. The river is named for its tannin-darkened water.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) · Pittsburgh, United States · 103.2 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 110.1 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 133.2 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in West Virginia
Frequently asked questions
Where is Blackwater Falls State Park?
Blackwater Falls State Park is in West Virginia, United States (39.1089° N, 79.4961° W).
When was Blackwater Falls State Park established?
Blackwater Falls State Park was established in 1937, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Blackwater Falls State Park?
Blackwater Falls State Park covers 2,358 acres (954 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_West_Virginia_state_parks — Wikipedia list of West Virginia state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackwater_Falls_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).