Kanawha State Forest

Kanawha State Forest hours

Hours as published by West Virginia State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Kanawha State Forest

9,300 acres seven miles from Charleston, with more than 60 miles of hiking and biking trail. Naturalists come for the wildflowers and the birds; the campground and shooting range are used year-round.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🚲 Biking
• 🎣 Fishing
• 🧭 Geocaching
• 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚿 Showers
• 🌿 Nature Center

RV / campsite hookups

• ⚡ Electric & Water

Camping options

• Campsites

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Kanawha State Forest

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Fishing rods
• Hiking boots
• Trail cameras
• Bike helmets
• Handheld GPS
• RV surge protector
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Tackle kits

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• Elk River Trail
• Hawks Nest State Park
• Chief Logan State Park
• Beech Fork State Park
• Summersville Lake State Park
• Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park