Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter
Bluestone Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: HINTON, WV, WV
Price: From $60 per night
Rating: 3 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter is a day-use area near the shores of Bluestone Lake in southern West Virginia. The 2,040 acres of water provide boaters, water skiers and fishermen with plenty of recreational opportunities. With a capacity of up to 100 guests and dozens of activities and amenities, the day use area is a hot spot for large gatherings and outdoor fun.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter offers 2,040 acres of water on Bluestone Lake with excellent fishing opportunities, particularly in the New River warm water fishery. The day-use area features numerous amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, restrooms, and a boat launch.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Swainson's Warbler, Hairy Woodpecker, Yellow-throated Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, and Eastern Box Turtle present in the area.
Insider tips for Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Very popular with Little League Baseball groups and fishermen Capacity up to 100 guests makes it suitable for large gatherings
Skip Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter if: Seeking hookups - no hookups available at most sites. Planning to camp outside May through October - seasonal operations only. Looking for overnight camping with amenities - this is primarily a day-use area.
Best time to visit Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter: May-October — Seasonal operations period as stated in verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Grandview Playground Shelter (Glen Jean, WV), Boley Field Group Campground (Blacksburg, VA), Steel Bridge Campground (Blacksburg, VA), Caldwell Fields Group Campground (Blacksburg, VA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter
Cell signal at Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter (HINTON, WV): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter is a day-use area near the shores of Bluestone Lake in southern West Virginia. The 2,040 acres of water provide boaters, water skiers and fishermen with plenty of recreational opportunities. With a capacity of up to 100 guests and dozens of activities and amenities, the day use area is a hot spot for large gatherings and outdoor fun.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Very popular with Little League Baseball groups and fishermen
Capacity up to 100 guests makes it suitable for large gatherings
Seasonal operations period as stated in verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Beckley, West Virginia, take Interstate 64 east to exit 139. Go south on State Route 20 to Hinton and turn right at the first stoplight. Follow Route 20 south and turn left across the New River Bridge. Turn right at the end of the bridge on State Route 3E. Make another right onto Miller Avenue and follow the road to Bluestone Dam.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bluestone Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Bluestone Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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