Welcome to Kingfisher Bluff and Waterfall on Big Creek, an incredibly beautiful and rugged mountain land tract located in the heart of Almost Heaven, Summers County, West Virginia. This remarkable 21.70-acre property is a rare offering—a private outdoor sanctuary with the character, beauty, and recreational appeal of a miniature state park.

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For the buyer searching for something far beyond an ordinary parcel of land, Kingfisher Bluff and Waterfall offers an exceptional opportunity. Whether your dream is to establish a private mountain retreat, build a rustic cabin, create a family camping destination, enjoy hiking and exploring, or own a special piece of West Virginia wilderness, this property is ready for its next adventurer.

One of the most appealing features of this land is its remarkable combination of privacy and convenience. Although the setting feels remote, wild, and peaceful, the property is located only about five minutes from Hinton, the county seat of Summers County. Hinton offers small-town services, shopping, dining, schools, churches, medical access, government offices, and access to the scenic New River and Greenbrier River region.

Access to the property is excellent. The land fronts along Big Creek Road, a paved, state-maintained road, providing dependable access in a rural mountain setting. From the road, a gravel driveway leads onto the property and up to a landing area overlooking Big Creek and the rocky gorge below. This landing provides a strong starting point for camping, parking, cabin planning, or simply enjoying the view and sounds of the rushing creek.

The property is already improved with a drilled well and septic system, valuable infrastructure for anyone considering future cabin construction or recreational use. These existing improvements help set the property apart from many raw mountain tracts and may save a future owner time, planning, and expense.

At present, the land serves beautifully as the ultimate camping, hiking, and nature escape. The terrain is rugged, scenic, and full of natural interest. Trails could be developed throughout the wooded acreage, leading from the landing area down toward the creek, along the bluff, and to scenic viewpoints overlooking the rushing water and waterfall. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunity for hiking, birdwatching, photography, nature study, quiet reflection, and adventure.

Big Creek is the centerpiece of the property. Its fast-moving waters create an exceptional atmosphere and may offer special interest to those who have long dreamed of owning land with a strong mountain stream. For water wheel enthusiasts, the moving water presents a rare and fascinating opportunity to explore the historic charm and visual appeal of a water-powered feature, subject, of course, to any applicable permits, engineering, and regulatory requirements. Properties with this kind of flowing water, waterfall feature, and accessible mountain setting are increasingly difficult to find.

Wildlife is abundant in this part of Summers County, and the wooded acreage provides habitat for deer, turkey, small game, birds, and other native Appalachian wildlife. The property’s mix of creek bottom, bluff, forest, and mountain terrain gives it tremendous recreational and natural appeal.

Kingfisher Bluff and Waterfall is also located in one of West Virginia’s most scenic outdoor recreation regions. Nearby Hinton is known for its historic railroad heritage, beautiful riverfront setting, and proximity to the New River, Greenbrier River, Bluestone Lake, Bluestone State Park, Pipestem Resort State Park, and the New River Gorge region. Fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking, hunting, sightseeing, and exploring are all part of the local lifestyle.

This property offers the kind of setting that is hard to duplicate: a surveyed 21.70-acre mountain tract with paved road access, a driveway, a drilled well, a septic system, a roaring creek, a waterfall, bluff views, and a location just minutes from town. It is private without being isolated, rugged without being unreachable, and wild without being inconvenient.

Kingfisher Bluff and Waterfall on Big Creek is more than land. It is a place to breathe deeply, listen to the creek, walk among the trees, sit beside the waterfall, and reconnect with the natural beauty of West Virginia.

For the buyer seeking adventure, privacy, water, scenery, and a truly special mountain retreat, this property deserves serious consideration.

Kingfisher Bluff and Waterfall on Big Creek — 21.70 acres +/- of rugged beauty, roaring water, and Almost Heaven living in Summers County, West Virginia.

HIGHLIGHTS

• 21.704 Acres +/- By Survey
• Beautiful Waterfall
• Amazing Cliffs and Huge Bluffs
• Rustic and Rugged Topography
• Private Well And Septic
• A Wildlife Sanctuary
• 1700 Feet +/- on the waters of Big Creek
• 2000 Feet +/- of Road Front on Big Creek Road (CR 10)

• Private Gravel Driveway To Ready Cabin Site
• Rustic Camping Sites
• No Manufactured, Single, Double, or Triple Wide Homes Permitted
• The Property Can Be Divided Twice In No More Than 3 Parcels, None Less Than 2 Acres
• Walking Distance To The Greenbrier River
• Low Property Taxes
• No County-Wide Zoning
• Convenient Location

LOCATION & LIFESTYLE

• 5 Minutes To Hinton
• 5 Minutes to Summers County ARH Hospital
• 10 Minutes To Sporting Goods Store
• 10 Minutes To The Hinton Elks Country Club And Golf Course
• Minutes From Talcott, Home Of The John Henry Legend And Big Bend Tunnel
• Close To Bluestone Lake, Pipestem Resort, And New River Gorge National Park
• Quiet Rural Setting With Easy Access To Recreation, History, And Community Charm

HIGHLIGHTS

• Almost Heaven Summers County
• Asphalt Road With Excellent Maintenance By The WVDOH
• Public River Access Points Nearby
• Historical Sites Nearby
• The John Henry Park
• Shopping Is Nearby
• Excellent Hunting
• Confluence Of 3 Rivers Is Nearby At Hinton
• Bluestone Lake, Boating, Skiing, Fishing
• Bluestone Wildlife Management Public Area Is Nearby
• Easy Drive To Winterplace Ski Resort
• Golf, Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, Camping, Boating, Floating, Bluestone Dam, And State Park And Pipestem Resort State Parks Are An Easy Drive

DEED and TAX INFORMATION

Deed Information: DB 240 PAGE 623
Acreage: 21.704 acres +/-

Real Estate Tax ID/Taxes:
Summers County (45), West Virginia
Greenbrier Tax District (2)
Class 3 Tax Map 7, Parcel 51.5

2025 Total Real Estate Taxes: $539.00

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 37.66235, -80.8338
Elevation: 1670 to 1396 ft
Address: Big Creek Road (CR 10), Hinton, WV 25951 * No 911 address assigned due to vacant land – Neighbors’ property 911 address is 373 Big Creek Road, Hinton, WV 25951

ZONING

Summers County currently has no known zoning or subdivision regulations. However, all prospective buyers should consult the County Government and the Health Department for any changes and details regarding zoning, building codes, and installation of water wells and septic systems.

AIRPORTS

The Hinton/Alderson Grass Strip Airport Is In Nearby Pence Springs –
Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg: 60 Minutes – Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley: 60 Minutes –  Yeager International Airport Is Located In Charleston, WV, 2 Hours

RECREATION

Avian Center – Three Rivers Avian Center: 30 Minutes
Golf – Black Knight Golf Course, Beckley: 55 Minutes
Golf – Glade Springs Resort Golf Club: 50 Minutes
Golf – Grandview Country Club: 50 Minutes
Golf – Pipestem Resort State Park: 30 Minutes
Golf – Willow Wood Country Club And Golf Course: 10 Minutes
Golf – Woodhaven Golf Course: 50 Minutes
Historical Park – John Henry Historical Park And Monument: 15 Minutes
Lake – Bluestone Lake: 15 Minutes
National Park – New River Gorge National Park & Preserve Visitors Center, Sandstone: 25 Minutes
Resort – Glade Springs Resort: 50 Minutes
Skiing – Winterplace Ski Resort: 45 Minutes
State Fair Of West Virginia, Fairlea: 60 Minutes
State Park – Bluestone State Park: 20 Minutes
State Park – Camp Creek State Park And Forest: 1 Hour
State Park – Little Beaver State Park: 50 Minutes
State Park – Pipestem Resort State Park: 30 Minutes

MINERAL RESOURCES

West Virginia is one of the states in the US that has two ownership titles, those being SURFACE RIGHTS and MINERAL RIGHTS. A title search for mineral rights ownership has not been conducted. All rights the owner has will convey with the property. A mineral title search could be conducted by a title attorney at the same time as the surface title search is being conducted.

BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY

The property is being sold by the existing legal description, not by the acre.

UTILITIES

Water: Private Well
Sewer: Septic
Electricity: Electric Is By Monpower
Telephone: Frontier Landline Phone Service Is Available, Starlink Internet Has A Phone Feature
Internet: Multiple Providers
Cellphone Coverage: Good

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

Big Creek Road (CR 10) is well-maintained by WVDOH.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Summers County School District

Public Elementary Schools:
Hinton Area Elementary School
Talcott Elementary School

Public Middle School:
Summers County Middle School

Public High School:
Summers County High School

SURROUNDING AREA

Kingfisher Bluff and Waterfall on Big Creek is an easy drive to higher-population areas such as Charleston, Roanoke, Blacksburg, Beckley, Princeton, and Lewisburg.

Located nearby, Hinton serves as the county seat and offers a comprehensive range of small-town amenities, including grocery stores, restaurants, banks, auto parts suppliers, hardware outlets, a hospital, dental services, and more. Hinton is also the county seat and the economic and governmental hub of Summers County. The county’s total population is about 14,000.

Charleston is West Virginia’s state capital and an easy 90-minute drive away. Charleston is West Virginia’s largest city with a population of some 50,000 and a metro area of 225,000. It is the center of government, commerce, culture, and industry. There is a commercial airport with daily flights to most major hubs.

Beckley is a 45-minute drive, has a population of 34,000, and is the county seat of Raleigh County. All city amenities are available in Beckley. Beckley is located at the intersection of I-77, I-64, and US 19, so easy access to Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Charleston, and Cincinnati is just around the corner.

The surrounding area offers unlimited recreational activities, including white water rafting, golfing, fishing, camping, hiking, bird watching, rock climbing, and snow skiing.

POINTS OF INTEREST

• 5 Minutes To Hinton
• One Hour Or Less To Beckley, Princeton, And Lewisburg, Twenty Minutes To The 80,000-Acre New River Gorge National Park. Fifteen Minutes to the 2,000-acre Bluestone Lake, Pipestem Resort And Bluestone State Park, Sandstone Falls, About One Hour Drive To Winterplace Ski Resort And The 4-Star Greenbrier Resort
• A Picturesque Amtrak Train Ride From Hinton Connects The Area To DC, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, And Many Other Locations
• Washington, DC, is 5 hours away, and Charlotte is only a 4-hour drive
• Charleston, Beckley, Lewisburg Airports Offer Jet Service To Main Hubs
• Charleston, The State Capitol, Is A Two Hour Drive And Offers All Large City Amenities
• Easy Access To I-64, I-77, I-79, US 460, And US 19
• The Bechtel Summit Reserve, The 12,000-Acre Boy Scouts Of America’s High Adventure Camp, Is Also An Hour’s Drive
• The 14,000-Acre Bluestone Wildlife Management Area Is At Bull Falls

HISTORIC SUMMERS COUNTY

Hinton, the county seat of Summers County, is a quick drive. Hinton, founded in 1871, grew rapidly as the hub of a growing railroad industry serving the New River coal fields, passenger, and coast-to-coast freight lines. Today, Hinton serves the growing tourist and technology industries.

Summers County (2014 population: 13,417) is in the southeastern region of West Virginia, scenically situated between the beautiful Greenbrier and New River Valleys. The City of Hinton (2013 population—2,588) serves as the county seat and is the sole municipality within Summers County.

The railroad boom of the early 20th century helped to build Hinton and Summers County. However, the county’s current economy is based primarily on tourism thanks to the Bluestone Dam and Lake, along with the Bluestone, Greenbrier, and New Rivers, which converge in Hinton. Further, the gateway to the New River Gorge National Park begins at Hinton and flows northward into neighboring Fayette County.

Summers County is also home to Bluestone State Park, Pipestem Resort, and several other facilities that offer lodging, camping, and a variety of recreational activities. The Hinton Railroad Museum, the Graham House, the Campbell Flanagan Murrell House, and other museums provide glimpses into the county’s history. The architecture of buildings in Hinton’s nationally registered historic district is of interest to many. A solid core of retail stores and professional service providers meets the needs of residents and visitors alike.

Residents of Summers County enjoy a wonderful, small-town, laid-back quality of life. Service clubs such as the Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary, and Ruritans support a number of community initiatives, school programs, and special events. The Summers County Library supports the county school system and provides visitors with Internet access and other services. Several church denominations meet the Summers County community’s spiritual needs.

Summers County is served east-west by Interstate 64 and by north and south connections to Interstate 77. The New River Parkway, when completed, will improve access to Sandstone Falls by upgrading River Road from I-64 near Exit 139 Sandstone into Hinton. West Virginia Routes 3, 12, 19, 20, and 107 are the primary highways within the county. Amtrak also provides an important transportation link to Summers County via its Cardinal line from New York to Washington, DC, to Chicago. Stops are made three times per week to pick up and disembark passengers at Hinton’s historic Rail Depot.

The Summers County Appalachian Regional Hospital provides a fully staffed emergency room and a variety of medical services. Summers County Emergency Services provides ambulance service. Law enforcement is provided by the Summers County Sheriff’s Department, a detachment of the West Virginia State Police, the City of Hinton’s Police Department, and park rangers with the US Army Corps of Engineers, the National Park Service, and the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources. Similarly, the City of Hinton has a new fully staffed and equipped fire station complemented by six other volunteer fire departments throughout the county, including the Talcott Volunteer Fire Department.

HISTORIC GREENBRIER COUNTY

Lewisburg (60-minute drive), the Greenbrier County seat, was voted the Coolest Small Town in America, combining the warmth of a close-knit community with the sophistication of more urban locations. The thriving downtown historic district offers year-round live productions presented at the State Professional Theatre of WV, Carnegie Hall, distinctive dining venues, antique shops, award-winning galleries/boutiques, and a year-round farmer’s market. Greenbrier Valley Medical Center is a modern hospital and all attendant medical facilities, along with the many big-box stores.

The county and city host several fairs & festivals throughout the year, including The WV State Fair, a professional 4-weekend Renaissance Festival, Chocolate Festival, Taste of our Town Festival (TOOT), antique car shows, Jeep Rally, Airstream Rally, WV Barn Hunt Competition, and PGA Tour at The Greenbrier.

Lewisburg is also home to the modern Robert. C Byrd Medical Clinic (300 employees), the WV Osteopathic Medical School (600 students), and the New River Community and Technical College. The area is a strong economic generator with a solid workforce employed in county/state government, tourism, hospitality, medical, education, retail, construction, wood products, mining, and agriculture.

The world-renowned Greenbrier Resort, with 800 rooms and 1600 employees, is in the sleepy small town of White Sulphur Springs. The 4-Star resort has a subterranean casino and is home to NFL Summer Practice Event, and Tennis Exhibitions (Venus Williams, John McEnroe etc.). Several other area golf courses are available in the area – including Oakhurst Links, America’s first golf course, where guests play using old style hickory-handled clubs and ground-burrowing golf balls.

A picturesque Amtrak train ride from Hinton connects the area to DC, Philadelphia, Chicago, and many other locations. By car, DC is 5 hours away and Charlotte is only 4.

Within a one-hour-or-less drive are some of the finest recreational facilities in West Virginia. Winterplace Ski Resort, whitewater rafting / fishing on the New River and Gauley River, 2000-acre Bluestone Lake, Pipestem State Park, and Resort and the 80,000-acre New River  Gorge National Park. Five other area state parks and state forests offer unlimited opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, ATV riding, and rock climbing. Snowshoe Ski Resort is a three-hour drive through some of the most scenic country on the East Coast. The new 12,000-acre Boy Scout High Adventure Camp and home to the US and World Jamboree is an hour’s drive.

THE GREENBRIER RIVER

The lower Greenbrier River possesses the excitement of life on one of the nation’s great wild rivers. The focus of a vast outdoor-recreation destination, it flows untamed out of the lofty Alleghenies, attracting anglers, paddlers, and naturalists from across the globe.

At 162 miles long, the Greenbrier drains over 1.5 million acres and is the longest undammed river left in the Eastern United States. It is primarily used for recreational pursuits and is well known for its fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and floating opportunities. Its upper reaches flow through the Monongahela National Forest, and it runs parallel to the Greenbrier River Trail for 77 miles, a rail trail that runs between the communities of Cass and North Caldwell.

It has always been a valuable water route, with most of the important cities in the watershed established as river ports. The river supplies the New River’s receiving waters with an estimated 30% of its water volume. Over three-fourths of the watershed is a karst region (cavern system), which supports fine trout fishing, cave exploration, and recreation. Many important festivals and public events are held along the river throughout the watershed.

The Greenbrier is formed at Durbin in northern Pocahontas County by the confluence of the East Fork Greenbrier River and the West Fork Greenbrier River, both of which are short streams rising at elevations exceeding 3,300 feet and flowing for their entire lengths in northern Pocahontas County. From Durbin, the Greenbrier flows generally south-southwest through Pocahontas, Greenbrier, Monroe, and Summers Counties, past several communities including Cass, Marlinton, Hillsboro, Ronceverte, Fort Spring, Alderson, and Hinton, where it flows into the New River.

Along most of its course, the Greenbrier accommodated the celebrated Indian warpath known as the Seneca Trail (Great Indian Warpath). From the vicinity of present-day White Sulphur Springs, the Trail followed Anthony’s Creek down to the Greenbrier near the present Pocahontas-Greenbrier County line. It then ascended the river to the vicinity of Hillsboro and Droop Mountain and made its way through present Pocahontas County by way of future Marlinton, Indian Draft Run, and Edray.

The WV DNR has public river access locations in Talcott, Willowwood, and Bellpoint.

THE NEW RIVER AND BLUESTONE LAKE

The subject property is a 15-minute drive from the New River, the 80,000-acre New River Gorge National River Park, and the 2,000-acre Bluestone Lake in Hinton. The New River is the second-oldest river in the world, preceded only by the Nile; it is the oldest river in North America. The New River is unique because it begins in Blowing Rock, N.C., and flows north through Virginia into West Virginia. The Nile and Amazon are the only other major rivers that also flow north. Year after year, it produces more citation fish than any other warm water river in WV. Smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, sunfish, hybrid striped bass, walleye, pike, and muskellunge are common fish species in the New River and Bluestone Lake.

Bluestone Lake is over 2000 acres at summer pool and is the state’s third largest body of water. Great hunting and fishing opportunities abound at the 17,632-acre Bluestone Wildlife Area adjacent to the park.