Seneca State Forest

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Coordinates: 38°19′39″N 79°56′08″W / 38.3275, -79.93556
Seneca State Forest
West Virginia State Forest
none Seneca Lake
Seneca Lake
Country Flag of the United States United States
State Flag of West Virginia West Virginia
County Pocahontas
Elevation 3,245 ft (989.1 m)
Coordinates 38°19′39″N 79°56′08″W / 38.3275, -79.93556
Area 11,684 acres (4,728.3 ha)
Management West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and West Virginia Division of Forestry
Owner West Virginia Division of Forestry
Nearest city Marlinton, West Virginia
Location of Seneca State Forest in West Virginia
Location of Seneca State Forest in West Virginia
Website: Seneca State Forest

Seneca State Forest is a state forest located in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. At 11,684 acres (47.28 km²), it is the second-largest state forest in West Virginia. Some cabins provided are rustic pioneer cabins and accessible cabins. All the cabins have the following characteristics: fireplaces, gas lights, wood-burning cook-stoves, no running water or electricity, water from hand-pumped wells, are equipped for housekeeping, have cots and cribs available at additional charge, are free swimming privileges at nearby Watoga State Park, and free boats on Seneca Lake for cabin guests.