Blackwater Falls State Park

Blackwater Falls State Park
Blackwater Falls
Location of Blackwater Falls State Park in West Virginia
LocationTucker County, West Virginia, United States
Coordinates39°06′32″N 79°29′46″W / 39.10889°N 79.49611°W / 39.10889; -79.49611
Area2,358 acres (9.54 km2)
Elevation2,897 ft (883 m)
Established1937
Named forBlackwater Falls on the Blackwater River
Governing bodyWest Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Websitewvstateparks.com/park/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.

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