Greenbrier State Forest
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Greenbrier State Forest | |
West Virginia State Forest | |
Howard Creek gap in Greenbrier Mountain
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Country | United States |
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State | West Virginia |
County | Greenbrier |
Elevation | 3,169 ft (965.9 m) |
Coordinates | |
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 |
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.