Blackwater Falls

Waterfall · Tucker County County, WV · 39.113856, -79.483224

Blackwater Falls drops about 57 ft on Blackwater River in Tucker County, West Virginia.

The falls

Height	57 ft
Flow note	About 57-foot cascade; amber water tinted by tannic acid from hemlock and red spruce needles.

Road	Paved
Parking	Falls parking lot at Blackwater Falls State Park (1584 Blackwater Lodge Rd, Davis, WV).
Hours	6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Managed by	West Virginia State Parks (Blackwater Falls State Park)

Restrooms	Yes
Picnic sites	Yes
Note	Boardwalk/steps to falls views; Gentle Trail overlook; lodge, cabins, and 20 miles of hiking trails in the park.

Dogs	Allowed

Is Blackwater Falls open?

Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

How tall is Blackwater Falls?

Blackwater Falls drops about 57 ft.

How do you get to Blackwater Falls?

The road in is paved. Parking: Falls parking lot at Blackwater Falls State Park (1584 Blackwater Lodge Rd, Davis, WV).

When is Blackwater Falls flowing?

About 57-foot cascade; amber water tinted by tannic acid from hemlock and red spruce needles.

What facilities are at Blackwater Falls?

Restrooms and picnic sites. Boardwalk/steps to falls views; Gentle Trail overlook; lodge, cabins, and 20 miles of hiking trails in the park.

What are the rules at Blackwater Falls?

Dogs are allowed.

Blackwater Falls is inside Blackwater Falls State Park .

https://wvstateparks.com/parks/blackwater-falls-state-park/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager / waterfall.heightFt / waterbodyName / flowNote / hours / amenities, access.parking address, waterfall.ephemeral false, access.hours, rules.dogs)
https://wvstateparks.com/parks/blackwater-falls-state-park/park-history/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs waterfall.heightFt / flowNote / park history, access.roadSurface / amenities trails)