Kanawha State Forest

Kanawha State Forest

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image_caption = Kanawha State Forest sign
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map_caption = Location of Kanawha State Forest in West Virginia
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website = [http://www.kanawhastateforest.com Kanawha State Forest]

Kanawha State Forest is a convert|9300|acre|km2|sing=on recreation area located near the community of Loudendale,West Virginia,which is about convert|7|mi|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 coor dms|38|16|53|N|81|38|30|W|city (38.28133, -81.64169)GR|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

References

External links

* [http://www.kanawhastateforest.com/ Official Web Site]
* [http://www.wvdnr.gov/ West Virginia Department of Natural Resources]
* [http://www.geocaching.com/ Geocaching]


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