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Welcome
Located in the southeastern corner of the state near
the border of Virginia, Greenbrier State Forest provides over 5,100 acres
of heavily forested, mountainous terrain for outdoor recreation. Magnificent views of the surrounding countryside are afforded by the
impressive and imposing 3,280 high Kate's
Mountain.
Fishin' and 'tiquin'
Smallmouth Bass Fishing for you! Antiquing for the rest of the family And a cozy cabin for all.
Learn more.....
Cell phone service in the forest
Guests staying at Greenbrier State Forest now have cell phone coverage due to a new tower installed in the Greenbrier County area. The cabin area, campground and recreational areas have good to exceptional signal.
2009 - Special Summer Programs and Activities at Greenbrier State Forest |
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You are cordially invited to attend weekly activities throughout the summer in addition to the following special events or programs. Focusing on outdoor exploration, nature hikes and walks and family activities, forest guests and visitors are welcome to our traditional park activities."
– Staff of Greenbrier State Forest
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April 25 -26 |
Show-Me-Hike – Annual
Event
The weekend begins with an evening program on Friday. Start Saturday
with a morning bird walk. Gather at Shelter #1 at 10:00
am to choose from five different
hikes, a van tour or children’s program. See and identify common, rare and
unique wildflowers along the Greenbrier River of the shale barrens
of Kate’s Mountain. Morning, afternoon or all day tours from which to choose.
Suitable for all ages. Bring your lunch and camera. No charge.
View Information Flier |
| July 10 |
Three Rivers Avian Center (TRAC)
What bird says ‘who cooks for me, who cooks for you all?’ Don’t know! Come to the Birds of Prey Educational Program featuring live birds of prey native to West Virginia. Raptors including hawks and owls are part of this program. Learn about their habitat, diet and behaviors; most comment causes of injury. Open to the public. No charge to attend. Great family activity.
Contact: Greenbrier State Forest 304-536-1944
If a location and/or program time is not posted, please contact the park direct for this information. |
August 14 - 22 |
State Fair of West
Virginia at Ronceverte
Make your cabin
or campground reservations at Greenbrier State Forest. Call
(304) 536-1944. |
August |
Civil War
Weekend – An Annual Event
Reenactment of
the Battle of White Sulphur
Springs (Battle of Dry Creek).
Camp sets up Friday. Living history demonstrations depicting Civil War camp
life; period costumes; campsites open for viewing nad talking with re-enactors
on Saturday, August 15th. The actual battle re-enactment is Sunday, August 16th
at 2 p.m. with commentary and
background around 1:30 p.m. Activities
offered at no charge and are always open to the public. |
Click to Visit Special Summer Programs page for program descriptions. |
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