Can you get in the water at Blackwater Falls?

Nature-made swimming spots. If you prefer to get your toes wet in a free-flowing natural body of water, check out the swimming hole at Audra, or go for a swim at a lake or beaches at Blackwater Falls, Cacapon or Tygart Lake state parks. Be sure to check individual park pages for more information on hours.



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Blackwater Falls State Park is named for the falls of the Blackwater River, whose amber-colored waters plunge five stories then twist and tumble through an eight-mile long gorge. The black water is a result of tannic acid from fallen hemlock and red spruce needles.

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Try this 0.4-mile loop trail near Davis, West Virginia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 15 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

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Winding through rural areas and conservation land, the river is considered one of the cleanest rivers in the nation. This wild and natural river draws attention from scientists studying the insect life on its unusual shifting sandy bottom.

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