Located in the Allegheny Mountains of Tucker County, Blackwater Falls State Park is named for the amber waters of Blackwater Falls, a 57-foot …
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Oct 29, 2024
The park was very beautiful and the trails are marked great. Lots of picnic areas with trash cans, if people would use them. A great area to bring your dog too. Full review by Joanne W
Oct 18, 2024
We only had a day and the weather was rainy. But the falls are still beautiful. Thankfully some folks who saw my cane advised I walk down the asphalt ramp to the area of the Almost Heaven swing and v… Full review by annb355
Oct 17, 2024
Went for a day trip to the park and had a really nice time. We did the steps down to the falls, the gentle trail to the rim waterfall overlook, the Pendleton point overlook, and the Lindy point overl… Full review by theoljohnnyboy
Blackwater Falls State Park is known for its cascading waterfalls, but this park has some of the darkest and most impressive night skies in the state. The surrounding area’s …
Blackwater Falls State Park is known for its cascading waterfalls, but this park has some of the darkest and most impressive night skies in the state. The surrounding area’s sparse population means you’ll have great views of the starry sky and the park’s cozy lodge and cabins mean you’ll have an inviting place to spend the night. Set your sights to the heavens from one of the viewing platforms overlooking Blackwater Falls or take a short hike out to Lindy Point for an awesome display. But remember to be safe when hiking at night. Trails are not lit, so bring a small flashlight to to light your path. Once you arrive to your destination and find a safe spot to watch the stars, turn off your light, let your eyes adjust for several minutes and then take it all in. We promise you won’t be disappointed! Blackwater Falls also is a great spot to watch the Perseids Meteor shower. This annual spectacle in August is one of the brightest meteor showers of the year. They occur every year between July 17 and August 24 and tend to peak around August 9-13.
are there any "dark sky" observation areas blackwater falls s.p.
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I found this: Set high in the Allegheny Mountains, the park is far from any city lights that would dim its night sky, making it an ideal place for stargazing. In fact, the park is working on …
I found this: Set high in the Allegheny Mountains, the park is far from any city lights that would dim its night sky, making it an ideal place for stargazing. In fact, the park is working on obtaining a Dark Sky certification, which is expected to draw astronomy enthusiasts and other nature lovers.
How strict are they on the one tent per campsite thing? Many other parks I’ve camped at have rules about having one tent per campsite but they never enforce it.
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