Blackwater Falls State Park

About Blackwater Falls State Park

Blackwater Falls State Park is named after the Blackwater River, whose amber waters tumble five stories down and then wind through a five-mile-long gorge. There are 26-year deluxe cottages, and there is a 26-year-old - old, two-bedroom, one-bath house on the waterfalls. Black water is the name of hemlock and red spruce needles that fall from the cliffs above the river, south of Lake Michigan in Maine. The falls are about 1,000 feet above sea level, about two miles from Lake Superior.

It consists of wood - panelled walls, wooden floors and a combination of forced air and air conditioning.

Each cabin is fully furnished and has a bathroom with shower, and all cabins at Blackwater Falls are a fully furnished home for you.

The cabins can be rented during the day, weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm and on the second Monday in June until Labor Day. You can also reserve a cabin in Blackwater Falls State Park on the first Sunday of the month from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.

Each of the 65 tent and trailer pitches has a centrally located hot shower, launderette and a waste disposal station. A total of 30 pitches have electricity and all 65 units (tents, trailers, etc.) have their own water and drainage connections.

Reservations for all 20 Blackwater Falls campsites are accepted from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Each campsite is open for a maximum of two weeks, but reservations are limited to one per person per day.

Reservations can be made online or in person at the Blackwater Falls Visitor Center and are recommended during the summer months. In addition to the usual fees, a handling fee is charged and reservations are recommended for the summer months and for all other activities at the campsite.

A wedding reception can accommodate up to 140 people to make room for dancing, and the 28 X is divided into two areas, one for the bride and groom, the other for guests and family. A standing desk, picnic tables, chairs, tables and chairs are available at the Blackwater Falls Visitor Center and in the parking lot of the Visitor Center.

Blackwater River trout are caught weekly in spring and early summer, and the section of the Blackwater River that flows through the park is a release area for fishermen.

Fishing is also allowed in Pendleton Lake, and trout are regularly caught, but a license stamp is required. The Blackwater River is regularly stocked with trout in spring and early summer, and in autumn and winter.

The park offers over 20 km of hiking trails, and there are hiking maps and guides to help guests plan a hike of the right length and duration.

Programmes and guided tours can also be organised for groups, and naturalists offer a wide range of educational programmes for children and adults, as well as a variety of activities for adults. Natural history programs such as the Blackwater Falls Natural History Museum are available year-round.

The water from Shay Run reaches the edge of Blackwater Canyon and drops down the wall of the canyon to Elakala Falls. The water from Shay runs from the creek through the waterfalls along the walls and the canyon and reaches the edges of Blackwater Canyon.

Pendleton Falls can be seen from the road, and Elakala Falls is a popular destination for those who come to the park to swim on the lake and go boating. A short walk along the Elaksala Trail and past the lodge will take hikers through the upper part of ElAKALA Falls and provide great views of the waterfalls and Blackwater Canyon from a distance of about 2 miles.

From this vantage point you can enjoy views of Blackwater Lodge and the Black Water Canyon. The scenic wild river runs through the heart of Blackwaters Falls State Park, and the deepest and widest point of the gorge is the foot of Elakala Falls, the highest point of the river and a popular destination for hiking and camping.

Take I-66 (W), follow 33 (E) to Harman, WV, and then 66 (W) south to Blackwater Falls State Park, south of the city of Blackwaters, West Virginia.

From Baltimore, Washington, DC, take the Rt. 81 (N), then take I-66 (W), follow I / 81 (S) a short distance to the entrance to Blackwater Falls State Park and then follow it to Blackwaters, West Virginia.

From Morgantown, WV, take I-79 (W), then Rt. 81 (N) to the entrance to Blackwater Falls State Park and then on to West Virginia.

From Morgantown, RT, follow I-68 (E) to Harrisonburg, then I-81 (RT) to Harrisonburgh and then on to Blackwater Falls State Park. From I / 79 (S) stay on I & S to Morgantsown (WV), then follow Rt. road 81 to the entrance of Blackwaters Falls State Park.