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Where to stay near Blackwater Falls State Park

Blackwater Falls State Park is above the Blackwater River gorge just outside Davis in Tucker County, at about 3,200 feet. The falls drop 57 feet over sandstone and are reached by a boardwalk and stairway from the main parking area. The park has a lodge, cabins, a campground, the Lindy Point overlook and a sledding hill with a magic carpet lift.

Places to stay near Blackwater Falls State Park

We're still adding properties near Blackwater Falls State Park.

In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Davis , Thomas and Canaan Valley .

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Where should you stay near Blackwater Falls State Park?

Blackwater Falls State Park has no lodging of its own, so visitors stay in the surrounding towns and drive in.

Blackwater Falls State Park is known for its lodges, cabins and campgrounds. Until listings go live here, Davis, Thomas and Parsons are the closest places to stay.

Where it is
Blackwater Falls State Park, Tucker County, West Virginia
Also worth a look
Davis, Thomas, Canaan Valley, Parsons
What people do here
Hiking, Mountain Biking, Skiing and Snowboarding, Fishing, Birding

Nearby attractions

  • Blackwater Falls

    A 57 foot falls on the Blackwater River near Davis, tannin-stained amber by hemlock and spruce needles. A boardwalk of over 200 steps drops to the viewing platforms.

  • Lindy Point

    A rock platform reached by a half mile trail in Blackwater Falls State Park, looking down the Blackwater Canyon. It faces west and is the standard sunset overlook in Tucker County.

Things to do

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Blackwater Falls State Park: what people ask

Are there cabins at Blackwater Falls?
Yes. The park rents cabins year round and also operates a 54-room lodge above the canyon plus a seasonal campground. Winter weekends and October fill first.
What is the closest town to Blackwater Falls State Park?
Davis is a short drive away and has restaurants, rentals and small hotels. Thomas is a short drive north.
Can you see the falls without hiking far?
Yes. The main viewing platform is a boardwalk and stair descent of about 200 steps from the parking lot, and the Gentle Trail overlook is wheelchair accessible.
Where should I stay near Blackwater Falls State Park?
We're still adding properties near Blackwater Falls State Park. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Davis, Thomas and Canaan Valley.
What is there to do near Blackwater Falls State Park?
Blackwater Falls State Park is a good base for hiking, mountain biking, skiing and snowboarding, fishing and birding. Blackwater Falls and Lindy Point are all within a short drive.
When is the best time to visit Blackwater Falls State Park?
Fall color and summer weekends are the busiest times of year, while spring and midweek stays are generally the quietest and the most affordable.
What towns are near Blackwater Falls State Park?
Davis, Thomas and Parsons are all good alternatives if Blackwater Falls State Park is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Blackwater Falls State Park?
Canaan Valley, Dolly Sods Wilderness and Timberline Mountain are all close by, and each has its own page with places to stay nearby.

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