The Top 8 Waterfalls in West Virginia
However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 8
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in West Virginia. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in West Virginia. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
Last updated: November 16, 2025
Blackwater Falls
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Blackwater Falls gives this state park its name, and a visit to the cascade makes it clear why the waterfall is the centerpiece of the property. There are a couple …
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Elakala Falls
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A series of waterfalls within Shays Run. A bridge crosses the top of the first waterfall, making it the most easily viewed. The additional waterfalls are off trail and require visitors to descend along the watercourse.
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Sandstone Falls
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The entire New River falls over the Sandstone Falls. Depending on the water level "ok" to "spectacular". Quite a long journey, but there are also nice places for a picnic
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Blackwater Falls State Park
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Blackwater Falls State Park, nestled in the Allegheny Mountains, covers 2,358 acres and features scenic trails, dense forests, and beautiful waterfalls. The park's highlight is the 57-foot Blackwater Falls, known …
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Kates Fall
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Small waterfall in a beautiful setting. Not overly spectacular but a good turning point for a hike. Attention: the branch path branches off a good 100m later (i.e. upstream) from the main path than shown on the map.
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Manns Creek Waterfall
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Narrow Gauge Trail crosses picturesque Manns Creek here, as it flows on its way to the New River at the historical town site of Sewell.
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Dry Fork of the Cheat
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The Dry Fork of the Cheat River along Gladwin Road is a beautiful and popular spot for camping and swimming and paddling. Surrounded by the magnificence of West Virginia’s wilderness, …
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Waterfall Campsite
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Just opposite the waterfall is a small campsite, which fits about three to four tents plus a few hammocks.
Great location with easy access to the stream, a large campfire …
Great location with easy access to the stream, a large campfire …
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