Kanawha State Forest
| Kanawha State Forest | |
|---|---|
Kanawha State Forest sign | |
| Location | Kanawha, West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 38°16′53″N 81°38′30″W / 38.28139°N 81.64167°W |
| Area | 9,300 acres (38 km2) |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Website | wvstateparks |
Kanawha State Forest | |
| Location | South of Charleston, West Virginia |
| Area | 1,503.67 acres (608.51 ha) |
| Built | 1938-1940 |
| Built by | Civilian Conservation Corps |
| NRHP reference No. | 93000228 |
| Added to NRHP | March 25, 1993 |
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 / 38.28139°N 81.64167°W (38.28133, -81.64169).
Recreational facilities include overnight camping, picnicking, hiking, a public shooting-range, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and a swimming pool and playground. Several geocaches are located in the forest.
The central portion of Kanawha State Forest, and its historic structures were listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 1993.