Kanawha State Forest, West Virginia Custom Search   Kanawha State Forest has a laundromat where you may launder socks, and showers are offered at Kanawha State Forest. Kanawha State Forest is a top selection campground with folks in Charleston. There are RV hookups for your RV here; activities for little ones are available to keep them happy. Fires are welcome; there's an invigorating pool, so you can swim a couple of laps. Among the things you can do in the vicinity of Kanawha State Forest are playing       golf, swimming, whitewater paddling, and fishing, so almost certainly you want to stay for a while. This section of West Virginia has a splendid deal of outdoors activities offered. The great pick of local attractions, and such   a large number of things to do will undeniably have you coming back many times. Hope you love fishing, the fishing is great ; there are tent sites here where you can pitch a tent. You can feel free to take your old doggie along if you choose, you are welcome to take pets. Ok, time to get out and breathe some fresh air, time to get out, and Kanawha State Forest in West Virginia is such a splendid location. A number of folks stay at Kanawha State Forest       to be near Kanawha State Forest. There is so much enjoyable stuff to do in the vicinity of Kanawha State Forest, and campgrounds like these are splendid. The caring reception and all the cool things to do are in themselves incentive   enough to come here. Head out on the delightful water at Chesapeake Boat Club and Marina, and you'll possibly meet some folks from Charleston here. If by chance you are searching for a bowling alley close by, Venture Lanes is right next door to Kanawha State Forest. Why not spend some time golfing at a nearby golf course like Cato Park Golf Course, and for all you bowlers, Galaxy Lanes is a splendid bowling alley close to Kanawha State Forest.   AMENITIES Tent camping is available - 21 sites RV hookups are available - Water and electric at 25 sites, dump station available. Pets are allowed - Must be on a leash. Campfires are allowed - In designated fire rings. Pool - Memorial Day to Labor Day No Game Room Restaurant(s) nearby Nearby attractions Fishing No boating Activities for kids Showers No Store Laundry Facilities Hampton Inn Charleston/Downtown/Civic Center, Charleston 2 miles away Holiday Inn Express CHARLESTON-CIVIC CENTER, Charleston 2 miles away RATES, DATES, DISCOUNTS, PAYMENT METHODS: 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. The campground is open from mid-April through deer rifle season. 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. 2009 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. Map and Contact Info Ramada Charleston Downtown, Charleston 2 miles away    Charleston Marriott Town Center, Charleston 2 miles away        Outdoors Recreation Near Charleston, West Virginia Outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Charleston, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Kanawha State Forest. Find info on campgrounds, marinas, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater, golf courses and more. Hotels and Campgrounds Near Kanawha State Forest, West Virginia   West Virginia Campgrounds Complete list of all campgrounds in West Virginia Kanawha County Campgrounds Complete list of all campgrounds in Kanawha County Books about campgrounds in West Virginia List of books available on Amazon.com about campgrounds in West Virginia. West Virginia Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of West Virginia.       Amenities Management Description Description of Kanawha State Forest submitted by campground management. Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast All Kanawha County Campgrounds All West Virginia Campgrounds These outdoors activities are available near Kanawha State Forest.   Camp Grounds Near Kanawha State Forest: Rippling waters Campground, Kenna, 16 miles away   Marinas Near Kanawha State Forest: Chesapeake Boat Club and Marina, Charleston , 10 miles away Turtle Cove Marina, Bancroft , 16 miles away   Hotels Near Kanawha State Forest: Hampton Inn Charleston/Downtown/Civic Center, Charleston , 2 miles away Holiday Inn Express CHARLESTON-CIVIC CENTER, Charleston , 2 miles away Ramada Charleston Downtown, Charleston , 2 miles away Charleston Marriott Town Center, Charleston , 2 miles away Embassy Suites Charleston, Charleston , 2 miles away Brass Pineapple, Charleston , 2 miles away Fairfield Inn Charleston, Charleston , 2 miles away   Ski Areas Near Kanawha State Forest: Winterplace, West Virginia , 54 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs   Whitewater Near Kanawha State Forest: Little Coal River. Pond Fork, Boone County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 12.2 miles long (Van to Madison) Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Raleigh County , 26 miles away, Class I-II - 7.1 miles long (Ameagle to Whitesville) Armstrong Creek, Fayette County , 26 miles away, Class II-III - 4.1 miles long (Powellton to Kimberly) Little Coal River - Pond Fork, Boone County , 27 miles away, Class I-III - 13.8 miles long (Rocklick to Van) Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Sundial to Whitesville)   Public Lands Near Kanawha State Forest: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 42 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 42 miles away New River Gorge National River, Glen Jean - WV , 42 miles away Kanawha State Forest, West Virginia , 4 miles away Chief Logan State Park, West Virginia , 34 miles away Hawks Nest State Park, West Virginia , 39 miles away   Golf Courses Near Kanawha State Forest: Coonskin Golf Course, Charleston , 2 miles away Cato Park Golf Course, Charleston , 3 miles away Berry Hills Country Club, Charleston , 3 miles away South Charleston Golf & Conference Center, South Charleston , 4 miles away Coonskin, Charleston , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Kanawha State Forest Lake Chaweva, Kanawha County , 10 miles away Lake Dinty Moore, Kanawha County , 11 miles away