Panther State Forest
Panther State Forest
Location:In the rugged mountains near the southern border of West Virginia, Virginia, and Kentucky, off Route 52.
Facilities:6 rustic campsites (with electrical hookups), group camp (with barracks, kitchen, and dining room), picnic areas, scenic overlooks, hiking trails, swimming pool, game court, playground.
Activities:Camping, swimming, fishing, hiking, hunting (in season).
Special Features:Park is heavily wooded, surrounded by mountains, and features a 4-mile section of Panther Creek, which is stocked with trout. A 2,830-acre wildlife management area connects to the park.
Address:Box 287
Panther, WV 24872
Phone:304-938-2252
Web: www.pantherstateforest.com
Size: 7,810 acres.
See other parks in West Virginia.