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Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — HINTON · West Virginia · Bluestone Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Bluestone Lake |
| Location | HINTON · West Virginia · Bluestone Lake · 37.63306, -80.88306 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 of 1 sites (up to 15 amp where reported) Water hookups at 1 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 9:00 AM · Out 10:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 304-466-1234 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter is a day-use area near the shores of Bluestone Lake in southern West Virginia.
The 2,040 acres of water provide boaters, water skiers and fishermen with plenty of recreational opportunities.
With a capacity of up to 100 guests and dozens of activities and amenities, the day use area is a hot spot for large gatherings and outdoor fun. It is very popular among Little League Baseball groups and fishermen. Recreation The New River is the best warm water fishery in West Virginia. Year after year, it produces more citation game fish than any other warm water river in West Virginia. Anglers can cast a line for smallmouth, white and striped bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie and muskellunge.
A short drive to the popular Bluestone Lake Wildlife Management Area won't disappoint for hunters interested wild turkey, white-tailed deer and various small game. Facilities The accessible picnic shelter is equipped with electric and water hookups, as well as restrooms and ample parking. There are 12 picnic tables located around the shelter which seat approximately 75 people.
Basketball, baseball, horseshoe, playing fields and a playground are sure to keep visitors active during their visit.
A boat ramp, dock, pier and marina are a short drive away for the convenience of boaters and anglers. Natural Features Visitors won't want to miss the scenic views of West Virginia's third largest lake and its surrounding thick forests.
Bluestone Dam spans the New River, forming Bluestone Lake. The New River is the oldest river in North America and partially follows the path of the prehistoric Teays River.
The area is also rich in cultural history, with 103 archaeological sites located on federal property around the lake. Nearby Attractions Bluestone State Park has cabin rentals, picnicking and camping facilities, as well as two boat ramps and a marina.
Directions, from the listing
From Beckley, West Virginia, take Interstate 64 east to exit 139. Go south on State Route 20 to Hinton and turn right at the first stoplight. Follow Route 20 south and turn left across the New River Bridge. Turn right at the end of the bridge on State Route 3E. Make another right onto Miller Avenue and follow the road to Bluestone Dam.
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Trip Card — Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter
HINTON · West Virginia · Bluestone Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | HINTON · West Virginia · Bluestone Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234229 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.