Blackwater Falls
West Virginia · 62-foot drop · Blackwater Falls State Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Blackwater Falls is a waterfall in Tucker County, West Virginia. It drops roughly 62 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater Falls (this page) | — | 62 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Elakala Falls | 1 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Douglas Falls | 2 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Albert Falls | 2 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Falls of Seneca | 20 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Small waterfall | 24 mi | — | — | — | — |
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Questions visitors ask about Blackwater Falls
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How tall is Blackwater Falls?
Blackwater Falls is 62 feet (19 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Blackwater Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Blackwater Falls is inside Blackwater Falls State Park. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Blackwater Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Blackwater Falls State Park permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Blackwater Falls?
No entrance fee. Blackwater Falls State Park is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Blackwater Falls from a major city?
Blackwater Falls is 2 miles from Davis (about 2 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
39.1135, -79.4830
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackwater_Falls_State_Park
Wikidata (Q2422073)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2422073
GeoNames (4799461)
https://www.geonames.org/4799461/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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