Kanawha State Forest is a 9,300-acre (38Â km2) recreation area located near the community of Loudendale, West Virginia, which is about 7 miles (11Â km) from downtown Charleston, West Virginia, United States. It is managed by the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources.
While still classified as a "state forest", the West Virginia Legislature has directed that the facility be managed as a state park.
The Davis Creek Road entrance to Kanawha State Forest is located at 38°16′53″N 81°38′30″W (38.28133, -81.64169).
Recreational facilities include overnight camping, picnicking, hiking, a public shooting-range, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and a swimming pool and playground. Several geocaches are located in the forest.
See also
- List of West Virginia state forests
References
External links
- Official Web Site
- West Virginia Department of Natural Resources
- Geocaching
