Blackwater Falls State Park

Blackwater Falls are one of the most scenic and photographed places in West Virginia. Located near Davis, WV, Blackwater Falls State Park offers many activites such as hiking, camping, boating and fishing. Blackwater Falls State Park is named after the Blackwater River, whose waters drop five stories and then twist and turn through an eight mile long gorge. The river is called "Blackwater River" as the waters are a brownish black color. This is due to the tannic acid from fallen red spruce and hemlock needles.