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Blackwater Falls State Park – Blackwater Falls Blackwater State Park WV 8183📷 bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
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Blackwater Falls State Park

Davis, WV

Nature

Amber-colored water drops 62 feet into a deep canyon; a boardwalk with stairs leads to the viewing platform. Lindy Point overlook is a short walk away.

Nearest town
Davis, WV
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
39.1117, -79.4880
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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West Virginia highlands: Dolly Sods to Cass – Blackwater Falls Blackwater State Park WV 8183© bobistraveling · CC BY 2.0
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West Virginia highlands: Dolly Sods to Cass

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Dolly Sods, Bear Rocks – 20190914-FS-Monongahela-KMB-711 (48788939067)© Monongahela National Forest from Elkins, WV, United States · Public domain
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2017-08-09 14 21 38 View southeast from the North Peak of Seneca Rocks, in Seneca Rocks, Pendleton County, West Virginia© Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Seneca Rocks

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2015-10-07 12 59 04 Panorama east from the observation tower on the summit of Spruce Knob, West Virginia© Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Views

Spruce Knob

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Campsites nearby

  • Blackwater Falls State Park CampgroundCampsite
    0 mi from Blackwater Falls State Park · 65 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking water
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Restrite CampgroundCampsite
    1 mi from Blackwater Falls State Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Canaan Valley Resort CampgroundCampsite
    7 mi from Blackwater Falls State Park · 59 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Red Creek CampgroundCampsite
    11 mi from Blackwater Falls State Park
    TentsCaravansToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Seneca Rocks RV ResortMotorhome stopover
    20 mi from Blackwater Falls State Park
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Abram’s Creek Retreat & CampgroundCampsite
    20 mi from Blackwater Falls State Park
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in West Virginia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Blackwater Falls State Park?

Blackwater Falls State Park is in Davis, WV, at GPS 39.1117, -79.4880. It is about 21 mi from Oakland.

Can you camp near Blackwater Falls State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Blackwater Falls State Park Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Blackwater Falls State Park?

Blackwater Falls State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: West Virginia highlands: Dolly Sods to Cass.

What is there to see near Blackwater Falls State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Dolly Sods, Bear Rocks (10 mi), Seneca Rocks (20 mi), Swallow Falls State Park (27 mi) and Spruce Knob (29 mi).

When is the best time to visit Blackwater Falls State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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