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
82°/58°
💧 8%🌬 10mph
↑ 7:20 AM ↓ 7:05 PM
Sat
Rain
69°/60°
💧 31%🌬 7mph
↑ 7:21 AM ↓ 7:03 PM
Sun
Rain Showers
66°/59°
💧 42%🌬 5mph
↑ 7:22 AM ↓ 7:02 PM
Mon
Light Drizzle
70°/49°
💧 1%🌬 10mph
↑ 7:22 AM ↓ 7:00 PM
Tue
Clear
69°/42°
🌬 4mph
↑ 7:23 AM ↓ 6:59 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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