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Bluestone National Scenic River
National reserve · Lerona, West Virginia
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 73 ft³/s over 76 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 73 ft³/s over 76 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 73 ft³/s over 76 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 73 ft³/s over 76 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
- Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 03179000, as of Aug 22, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 73 ft³/s over 76 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for West Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BLUESTONE RIVER NEAR PIPESTEM, WV (2.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:00 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bluestone National Scenic River?
- Bluestone National Scenic River is a national reserve in Lerona, West Virginia.
- What is the water temperature at Bluestone National Scenic River?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bluestone National Scenic River in Lerona, West Virginia is 71°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 03179000, 2.1 miles away.
- Can you swim at Bluestone National Scenic River?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 73 ft³/s over 76 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Bluestone National Scenic River rated?
- Bluestone National Scenic River in Lerona, West Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 150 reviews.
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Lerona, WV 25971
Lerona, West Virginia 25971
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