Greenbrier State Forest

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Coordinates: 37°44′22″N 80°20′00″W / 37.73944, -80.333333
Greenbrier State Forest
West Virginia State Forest
none Howard Creek gap in Greenbrier Mountain
Howard Creek gap in Greenbrier Mountain
Country Flag of the United States United States
State Flag of West Virginia West Virginia
County Greenbrier
Elevation 3,169 ft (965.9 m)
Coordinates 37°44′22″N 80°20′00″W / 37.73944, -80.333333
Area 5,130 acres (2,076 ha)
Management West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and West Virginia Division of Forestry
Owner West Virginia Division of Forestry
Nearest city White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
Location of Greenbrier State Forest in West Virginia
Location of Greenbrier State Forest in West Virginia
Website: Greenbrier State Forest

Greenbrier State Forest is a 5,130-acre (21 km²) state forest between Lewisburg and White Sulphur Springs in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, USA. Greenbrier State Forest is located on Harts Run, a tributary of Howard Creek, and contains historic Kate's Mountain (3,330 feet/1,015 m).

Greenbrier State Forest features 13 miles (21 km) of hiking trails, many of which are also suitable for mountain biking. There is a heated pool, numerous picnic sites with three shelters, archery range, muzzleloading rifle range, horseshoes and volleyball. A naturalist provides nature and recreational events during the summer months.

Hunting and fishing are permitted; state licenses are required.

Accommodations include 12 one- and two-bedroom cabins, and 16 campsites with electric hookups and water available at the central bathhouse.

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