Greenbrier State Forest
{{Short description|State forest in Greenbrier County, West Virginia}}
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| photo_caption = Howard Creek gap in Greenbrier Mountain
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| location = Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States
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| area_acre = 5133
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| operator = West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and West Virginia Division of Forestry
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| website = {{URL|https://wvstateparks.com/park/greenbrier-state-forest/}}
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Greenbrier State Forest is a {{convert|5133|acre|km2|0|adj=on}} state forest between Lewisburg and White Sulphur Springs in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States. 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 {{convert|13|mi|km|0}} of hiking trails, many of which are also suitable for mountain biking. There is a heated pool, numerous picnic sites with two shelters, archery range, muzzleloading rifle range, horseshoes, 18 basket disc golf course, 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, 1 handicapped accessible cabin, and 16 campsites with electric hookups and water available at the central bathhouse.
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External links
- {{Official website|https://wvstateparks.com/park/greenbrier-state-forest/}}
{{Protected areas of West Virginia}}
Category:Protected areas of Greenbrier County, West Virginia
Category:West Virginia state forests
Category:Campgrounds in West Virginia