Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter
Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in West Virginia. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- West Virginia
- Coordinates
- 37.63306, -80.88306
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 304-466-1234
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter
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 N
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Virginia State Parks · 42 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas Propane · 26 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meador Campground | Private campground | 3.3 mi | — | — |
| Old Mill Campground | Private campground | 3.9 mi | — | — |
| Berry's Campground | Private campground | 4.5 mi | — | — |
| WV Division of Natural Resources | Private campground | 9.6 mi | — | — |
| Shady Rest RV Park | RV park | 11 mi | — | — |
| Meadow Creek Campground | Private campground | 12 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.