Kanawha State Forest

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Coordinates: 38°16′53″N 81°38′30″W / 38.28139, -81.64167
Kanawha State Forest
West Virginia State Forest
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Kanawha State Forest sign
Country Flag of the United States United States
State Flag of West Virginia West Virginia
County Kanawha
Elevation 741 ft (225.9 m)
Coordinates 38°16′53″N 81°38′30″W / 38.28139, -81.64167
Area 9,300 acres (3,763.6 ha)
Owner West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Nearest city Charleston, West Virginia
Location of Kanawha State Forest in West Virginia
Location of Kanawha State Forest in West Virginia
Website: Kanawha State Forest

Kanawha State Forest is a 9,300-acre (38 km²) recreation area located near the community of Loudendale,West Virginia,which is about 7 miles (11 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)[1].

One or more geocaches are located in the forest.

Recreational opportunities include:

  • Overnight Camping
  • Picnicking
  • Hiking
  • Public Shooting-range
  • Mountain Biking
  • Cross-country Skiing
  • Swimming pool and playground

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  1. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

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