State Forest
Kanawha State Forest
Charleston, WV
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- Address:Charleston, WV
About
Located seven miles south of the capital city of Charleston, Kanawha State Forest is an outdoor lover’s haven. It is known for its extensive network of hiking and biking trails and has some of the state’s most popular picnic areas. Campers can enjoy hiking, playground areas, fishing, biking, and more.
46 sites, 25 of which have electricity and water hookups
Each campsite has a fireplace and picnic table
The campground has two bathhouses and a coin-operated laundry
RVs or trailer/truck units longer than 26 feet are not recommended
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Amenities
Showers
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Electric Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Wifi
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Kanawha State Forest
Logtown Trail
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1.5 mi469 ftgain
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Rocky Ridge to Pigeon Roost Trail Loop
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2.0 mi561 ftgain
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Johnson Hollow Trail
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1.7 mi561 ftgain
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Black Bear Mountain Bike Trail
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1.6 mi568 ftgain
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Polly Trail
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1.8 mi646 ftgain
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Polly Hollow, Hemlock Falls and Bob White Pathway
West Virginia
3.6 mi587 ftgain
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