MD 72 Fairfax Stone 219 State Park 93 42 Thomas Davis Blackwater Falls Parsons State Park Blackwater Falls Blackwater 219 32 River State Park Dry Fork Shavers River Resort State Park Fork 72 Otter Creek Wilderness Monongahela National Forest Harman 33 55 33 55 220 Blackwater Falls State Park is located on 2,456 Things to do LOCATION acres of some of the most beautiful park land in the state. There are numerous viewing points of the five- Fishing/boating Located in the scenic area of West story high falls, eight-mile gorge and half-mile canyon. • Pendleton Lake Virginia, Blackwater Falls State Park is accessible from The falls are one of the most photographed sites in the south by U.S. Route 33 to Harman, then state Route . Game courts/rentals 32N to the park. From the north, U.S. Route 219 to • Tennis/volleyball/ Thomas, then state Route 32S to the park. The lodge sits on the south rim of basketball court rentals and provides a sweeping view of the densely forested and bike rentals Memorial Motorcoach, tour groups and conferences gorge. Day through Labor Day welcome! Blackwater Falls is an affordable choice for overnight lodging, meals, and activities or as a scenic Summer wildflowers, the multi-colored panoramas Scenic overlooks stop. Call for group planning assistance and special of fall and the deep snows of winter have made events. Blackwater Falls a popular year-round destination. Picnic Shelters • Picnic tables available More than 24 miles of trails, ranging from beginner to throughout park intermediate, meander through the park’s unspoiled • One pavilion alpine scenery. • Reservable one year in advance 1584 Blackwater Lodge Road Nearby Attractions Other Recreational PO Drawer 490 Opportunities Davis, West Virginia 26260 • Allegheny Trail • Seasonal recreation/nature programs 304–259–5216 • Canaan Valley Resort State Park • Petting Zoo/Discovery Center www.blackwaterfalls.com • Cass Scenic Railroad State Park • Cross country skiing Cathedral State Park Sled riding • • West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation, 324 4th Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303 • Dolly Sods Wilderness Area • Fishing — license sold in gift shop and online STATEMENT OF POLICY REGARDING THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO USE FACILITIES AND PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS • Fairfax Stone State Park • Nature center Visitors are responsible for observing park rules and regulations. • Monongahela National Forest • Miles of hiking trails “It is the policy of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources to provide its facilities, accommodations, services and programs to all persons without regard to gender, race, color, age, religion, national origin or disability. Proper licenses, registration and compliance with • and Visitor Center • Falls view area official rules and regulations are the only sources of restrictions for facility use or program participation.” “The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer.” • Smoke Hole Caverns • Trading Post gift shop Information provided in this brochure is current as of design date, but subject to change thereafter. 031913 www.wvstateparks.com Accommodations Reservations Lodge Lodge and Cabins • 54 rooms/three accessible Reservations may be made for lodge and cabins • 200-seat, full-service restaurant by dialing the park directly at 304-259-5216 or by • Wireless internet access dialing 1-800-CALL WVA and asking for Blackwater • Gift shop Falls State Park. This toll-free line may be used • Indoor pool, Jacuzzi and exercise room anywhere in the continental or any • Open year-round Canadian province in the Eastern time zone. • Conference center with seating for 200 Internet reservations also can be made at • No pets allowed www.blackwaterfalls.com by using a credit card. • Check-in time is 3 p.m.; check-out at noon Reservations may be made up to two years in advance (from the first day of the month) and are recommended. Cabins South Side cabin area — 26 cabins Deposits are required for all advance reservations. • Fireplace with wood provided Deposit amounts vary according to rental periods, • Forced air furnaces with the full amount required for rentals of three days • Pet-friendly units or less. Reservations by phone have 10 days to make available payment and reservations made less than 10 days prior to arrival, (as available) must be guaranteed with a North Side cabin area credit card payment. — 13 cabins • Gas log fireplaces During the summer, either weekly or three/four-day • HVAC packages are available for cabins. Other than summer, • WiFi daily rentals are available in the cabins and year-round • Washer/drier, dishwasher, television, telephone daily rentals in lodge rooms. Both lodge rooms and • Non-smoking cabins require minimum stays for weekends and reservations will be taken beginning March 15. Walk-in the source where the reservation was made. holiday periods. reservations will be taken beginning April 1. Lodge rooms: All cancellations must be made at least Cabins share these features: 48 hours prior to arrival to receive a full refund, or the • Accessible units Camping Three accessible sites will be held for such individuals to deposit will be forfeited unless the room is re-rented. • Wood and stone The 65-unit tent and trailer campground has individual reserve from February 14-March 14. Proof of disability Cabins: All cancellations must be made at least 30 construction sites with centrally located hot showers, water must accompany the deposit and the site must be days prior to arrival for a refund, less a $20 handling • Linens provided fountains, laundry and dumping station. A total of occupied during the reservation period by the disabled fee or the deposit will be forfeited unless the cabin is weekly 30 sites have electric hookups, of which 20 can be individual. On March 15, the sites will become available re-rented. • Cots and cribs reserved in advance from Memorial Day through Labor for all rentals. All other current reservation procedures Campground: All cancellations must be made more available Day. All other sites are first-come, first-served. The besides those described above will remain the same. than seven days prior to arrival to receive a refund • Open year-round campground is open May 1 through October 31 with a less $5 handling fee and the first night’s rental or the • Check-in time is 4 p.m.; maximum camping period of two weeks. A minimum of two nights, up to a maximum of deposit will be forfeited. No refund given if canceled check-out at 10 a.m. 14 nights, is required when making a reservation. seven days or less in advance. Advance reservations may be made by mail, phone or Campground in person at least two days in advance, and must be Payment Methods Pet Friendly • 65 camping sites/37 tent, 28 trailer secured by payment of a deposit for the entire rental Personal checks, money orders and major credit Pets (dogs and cats) are permitted in designated pet- • Hot showers, Laundromat and dumping station fee, plus a $5 handling charge. The camping reservation cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover friendly cabins only. The pet policy and associated • Accessible bathhouse season extends from the Friday before Memorial Day and Diners Card) are accepted for all reservations. fees are available online, www.wvstateparks.com. • 30 sites with electric hookups through Labor Day. Reservation requests may be made Identification and proof of age may be required. Pets (dogs and cats) are permitted in the campground, • Open May through October beginning February 15. Only mail-in reservations will provided leash guidelines are observed. • Pets permitted — must be kept on leash be taken from February 15-March 14. Reservations Cancellations • Check-in time is 1 p.m.; check-out at noon postmarked before February 15 will be returned. Phone A reservation cancellation must be completed through