Parking, scenic overlook, picnic, drinking water, and sanitary facilities are available for visitors at the dam. The State of West Virginia, under a license agreement with the Federal Government, is developing and managing all the land and waters of the reservoir in West Virginia, except at the dam site, for park and recreation purposes, and for fish, wildlife, and forest management. The State of West Virginia has also developed a portion of the reservoir and a adjacent State owned lands as Bluestone State Park and Pipestem State Park. State-operated camping areas are available. That part of the reservoir located in the state of Virginia is administered by the Corps of Engineers with cooperation from law enforcement and conservation officers in Virginia.
Group tours are available upon request.
It is an operating structure so please do not climb ladders, turn on electrical switches, write on walls or guard rails, or otherwise deface equipment or interrupt working conditions in any manner. This request, of course, is meant for all visitors at all times. Your cooperation will be very much appreciated. Bluestone Interpretive Center Exhibits and programs about the lake, the people, and the flora and fauna of Bluestone are presented daily during the summer months, and upon request during the rest of the year.