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Kanawha State Forest

Camping
Overnight visitors enjoy the forest's 46-site, fully equipped camping area. The campground is served by two bathhouses and coin-operated laundry facilities. All sites have fireplaces and picnic tables. In addition, 25 sites feature electricity and water hookups. All electric pedestals are 20-amp service. Firewood and ice are available. A dump station is available for campground guests.

campground at kanawha state forestThe campground is open from mid-April to the end of October (weather permitting). Only one tent or trailer is allowed per site and check-out time is 12 noon. An attendant is on duty from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. daily. Campers may select a site that is not taken or reserved and the attendant will stop by and register you. Roads leading to the forest are a challenge to campers greater than 26 feet in length. It is recommended to contact the forest office prior to arrival if your unit exceeds atwenty-six or more feet in length to discuss access.

Reservations are only being accepted for periods that include a major holiday, two day minimum.

2008 Campsite rates

Campsites without water and electric:
$18 per night

Campsites with water and electric:
$24 per night

Senior citizens
(60 or older w/verification receive a 10% discount).

Each additional camper over six (maximum of ten people per site) is $3 each per night.


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Kanwaha State Forest
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Kanawha State Forest
Rt. 2 Box 285
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 558-3500
1-800-CALL WVA
kanawha@wvdnr.gov

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