About Bluestone State Park
This recreation area is part of Bluestone Lake
FacilityFacilityRecreation.gov
Bluestone State Park
Nimitz, Virginia · Summers County · Facility
This recreation area is part of Bluestone Lake
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37.61607, -80.93350
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Weather at Bluestone State Park
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
88°/67°
💧 2%🌬 7mph
↑ 6:23 AM ↓ 8:36 PM
Tue
Rain Showers
85°/69°
💧 27%🌬 10mph
↑ 6:24 AM ↓ 8:35 PM
Wed
Light Drizzle
81°/63°
💧 7%🌬 12mph
↑ 6:25 AM ↓ 8:34 PM
Thu
Mostly Clear
80°/54°
💧 2%🌬 11mph
↑ 6:26 AM ↓ 8:34 PM
Fri
Overcast
88°/60°
💧 1%🌬 4mph
↑ 6:27 AM ↓ 8:33 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Bluestone State Park
Heading to Bluestone State Park? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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