Black River Falls State Park West Virginia

The black water is a result of tannic acid from fallen hemlock and red spruce needles.

Black river falls state park west virginia.

Blackwater falls state park is the nearest location only about 3 mi 5 km southwest of the town. The trails are well marked with colored signs. There are also several trails from beginner to advanced to access from the blackwater falls lodge parking lot. Blackwater lodge cabins and restaurant are open year round.

Everything we did was free. The black water is a result of tannic acid from fallen hemlock and red spruce needles. Blackwater falls state park is named for the falls of the blackwater river whose amber colored waters plunge five stories then twist and tumble through an eight mile long gorge. You ll find almost heaven at blackwater falls.

Davis is literally wrapped by scenic areas equally worth visiting for the fall colors. The black water is a result of tannic acid from fallen hemlock and red spruce needles. This state park is fantastic. The land came under the protection of the state parks system in the 1930s when the west virginia power and transmission company which owned the blackwater canyon donated 446 acres around a scenic overlook at the head of the canyon including the falls itself.

Built in the 1950s this lodge predates its sister lodge at canaan valley resort state park about 20 minutes away and has a smaller quieter atmosphere. This area is one of the most photographed sites in west virginia. Plan your itinerary so that it includes such iconic features as blackwater falls elakala. Blackwater falls state park is named for the falls of the blackwater river whose amber colored waters plunge five stories then twist and tumble through an eight mile long gorge.

The park s 13 vacation cabins sit on the north side of the park down the road from the famous blackwater falls. This park is also close. The small mountain town of davis is located along the blackwater river in the allegheny mountains of tucker county. Blackwater falls state park lodge is a mountain lodge located in historic blackwater falls state park named for the breathtaking waterfalls that plunge five stories and tumble through an eight mile long gorge in west virginia.

The falls are one of the most photographed sites in west virginia. There is a short boardwalk down to the falls. Blackwater falls state park has 39 fully furnished cabins set in a wooded area near the lodge.