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Bluestone Lake

Bluestone Lake is a US Army Corps of Engineers reservoir in southern West Virginia, the third-largest lake in the state, near Hinton.

Reviewed by Esme Navarro, Wakesurf Data Editor · Updated

Bluestone Lake is a wakesurfing reservoir in West Virginia, near Hinton. It covers roughly 2,040 acres. Bluestone Lake is a US Army Corps of Engineers reservoir in southern West Virginia, the third-largest lake in the state, near Hinton.

The reservoir offers boating, fishing, swimming and launch ramps with a marina and fuel. It is a long, river-like impoundment accessible from I-77 and managed by the Corps of Engineers.

The typical warm-weather window here is June–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Wakesurfing is a fair-weather sport, so plan around water and air temperatures — and always confirm the current local wake-boat rules before you ride.

Source: West Virginia State Parks - Bluestone. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

The typical warm-weather window at Bluestone Lake runs June–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.

The reservoir offers boating, fishing, swimming and launch ramps with a marina and fuel. It is a long, river-like impoundment accessible from I-77 and managed by the Corps of Engineers. West Virginia: No wake-surf-specific rule. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.