Blackwater Falls State Park
Blackwater Falls State Park is located in the Allegheny Mountains of Tucker County, West Virginia, US. The centerpiece of the park is Blackwater Falls, a 62-foot (19 m) cascade where the Blackwater River leaves its leisurely course in Canaan Valley and enters rugged Blackwater Canyon. It is among the most photographed venues in the state and appears on calendars, stationery, and advertisements. The river is named for its tannin-darkened water.
| Blackwater Falls State Park | |
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IUCN category III (natural monument or feature) | |
Blackwater Falls | |
Location of Blackwater Falls State Park in West Virginia | |
| Location | Tucker County, West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°06′32″N 79°29′46″W |
| Area | 2,358 acres (9.54 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,897 ft (883 m) |
| Established | 1937 |
| Named for | Blackwater Falls on the Blackwater River |
| Governing body | West Virginia Division of Natural Resources |
| Website | wvstateparks |
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