Kanawha State Forest
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| Kanawha State Forest | |
| West Virginia State Forest | |
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Kanawha State Forest sign
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| Country | |
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| State | |
| County | Kanawha |
| Elevation | 741 ft (225.9 m) |
| Coordinates | |
| Area | 9,300 acres (3,763.6 ha) |
| Owner | West Virginia Division of Natural Resources |
| Nearest city | Charleston, 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 (38.28133, -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
[edit] References
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

