Established in 1978 to preserve and protect 53 miles of the New River as a free-flowing waterway, this unit of the National Park System encompasses almost 62,000 acres of land along the New River. The park and the surrounding area are rich in cultural and natural history. Greenbrier State Forest. Bluestone State Park. Encompassing over 2,100 acres of rugged, heavily forested, mountainous terrain, Bluestone State Park provides a wide variety of water-oriented activities for guests of southern West Virginia.
Bluestone is adjacent to Bluestone Lake, the state's third largest body of water.
Due to this sizeable lake, boating and fishing are naturally an important facet of the recreational opportunities at Bluestone. This site is filled with helpful information. In addition, we've listed a few other attractions which may be of interest. Pearl S. Buck Birthplace. Located in beautiful Hillsboro, West Virginia, is the birthplace of Pearl S. Buck, Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Prize winning author.