Kanawha State Forest, West Virginia Custom Search   Located just seven miles south of Charleston, West Virginia, Kanawha State Forest is in close proximity to the heavily populated Kanawha Valley and is a recreational haven. Some of the state's most popular picnic areas are here, along with significant hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing opportunities. A playground attracts families during the summer season and the fully equipped campground is one of the few in the Charleston area. The 9,300-acre forest is noted among naturalists for its diverse wildflower and bird populations. Rich cove     forest sites provide nesting habitat for 19 species of wood warblers, a feature which draws birders from as far away as Canada. Whitewater paddling is great on Little Coal River. Pond Fork; nearby Coal Hollow is a glorious place to go. All the outdoors amusing things near Kanawha State Forest will keep you coming back persistently. Kanawha State Forest is not far at all from Charleston. The annual rain here at Kanawha State Forest is about average; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and February is when it's the driest. At this campground you will always have a splendid time. Playing golf is lots of fun at Coonskin Golf Course, and Kanawha State Forest is worth going to. Don't forget to take a magnificent little journey to Ferry Branch, and float down the rapids of Big Coal River - Clear Fork   in a kayak. Get drenched paddling on Little Coal River - Pond Fork; lakes are such serene places, why not visit Cunningham Fly Ash Pond. Summertime at Kanawha State Forest arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 60's. Highs all through the winter are mostly in the 40's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Kanawha State Forest fall into the 20's. Amenities Rates LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO: Address: Rr 2 Box 285 Charleston, West Virginia 25314 Coordinates: Latitude: 38.335919 Longitude: -81.659476 Hampton Inn Charleston/Downtown/Civic Center, Charleston 2 miles away The Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown hotel in West Virginia is located at the corner of VA Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Our hotel is conveniently located one block from the Civic Center and two blo...    Holiday Inn Express CHARLESTON-CIVIC CENTER, Charleston 2 miles away Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Civic Center in the beautiful riverfront capitol of Charleston, West Virginia. Our management staff and company will exceed your expectations while providing an abu... Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines Outdoors Recreation Near Charleston, West Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Charleston, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Kanawha State Forest. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more. Current weather conditions at Kanawha State Forest, West Virginia Local climate location: WINFIELD LOCKS 7 miles away Holiday Inn Charleston-600 Kanawha Blvd,Wv, Charleston 2 miles away For service, comfort and convenience, choose the Holiday Inn Charleston House. Charleston's only river-front hotel, centrally located in the heart of the city's business district, welcomes you to a u... Charleston Marriott Town Center, Charleston 2 miles away The charming Charleston Marriott Town Center hotel is conveniently located near Charleston Yeager Airport and Tri-State airport, with a complimentary shuttle to/from the Yeager airport. This 352 room ... 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West Virginia Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of West Virginia.       These outdoors activities are available near Kanawha State Forest.   Camp Grounds Near Kanawha State Forest: New River Campground, Charleston , 9 miles away Rippling waters Campground, Kenna , 16 miles away Hatfield McCoy Outdoors Campground, Danville , 18 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 Holiday Inn Charleston-600 Kanawha Blvd,Wv, Charleston , 2 miles away Charleston Marriott Town Center, Charleston , 2 miles away Embassy Suites Charleston, Charleston , 2 miles away Fairfield Inn Charleston, Charleston , 2 miles away Best Western Charleston Plaza Hotel, Charleston , 2 miles away   Ski Areas Near Kanawha State Forest: Winterplace, West Virginia , 54 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Whitewater Near Kanawha State Forest: Little Coal River. Pond Fork, Boone County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 12.2 miles long (Van to Madison) Little Coal River - Pond Fork, Boone County , 23 miles away, Class I-III - 13.8 miles long (Rocklick to Van) Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Raleigh County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 7.1 miles long (Ameagle to Whitesville) Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Sundial to Whitesville) Armstrong Creek, Fayette County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 4.1 miles long (Powellton to Kimberly)   National Parks 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   Golf Courses Near Kanawha State Forest: Coonskin Golf Course, Charleston , 2 miles away   Lakes Near Kanawha State Forest