| Parks and Forests |
Monroe County has one state park, 428 acres of the George Washington and 18,530 acres of the Jefferson National Forests, a one-of-a-kind Nature Conservancy protected area, and a corner of a large wildlife management area.
Miles of country trails are available for family hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Whether for a short day trip or a week-long stay, you’ll enjoy the swimming, camping, hiking, biking, and boating opportunities offered in the outdoor public areas in beautiful Monroe County.
Look below to discover:
- Conserved Lands
- State Parks
- National Forests
- Wildlife Management Areas
Use our Find It! Locator Map to pinpoint the site.
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Conserved Lands - Slaty Mountain Preserve |
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| Owned by the Nature Conservancy, a national organization which attempts to preserve wild lands world-wide. This 153 acre area in Eastern Monroe County is comprised of a dry hardwood and pine woodland including a globally rare shale barren community. Open year-round for hiking and nature study. For more information go to: http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/westvirginia/preserves/art1212.html |
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National Forests - George Washington & Jefferson |
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| These national forests extend into West Virginia, along the ruggedly beautiful Appalachians, after stretching from one end of Virginia to the other.
Virtually every type of outdoor recreation activity you can imagine is available. Of course hiking, fishing, mountain bicycling and camping lead the way, but don't forget hawk watching at the Hanging Rock Tower, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, nature photography, and orienteering.
Whether you are driving a back-country road, enjoying glorious fall colors, using binoculars to spot colorful neo tropical birds, or savoring the peacefulness of wilderness, remember that national forests are special places.
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State Park - Moncove Lake |
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| Tucked away among the hills on the southeastern edge of the state, Moncove Lake contains 250 acres designated as a state park as well as an adjoining 500 acre Wildlife Management Area and a 144 acre lake. Local groups and individuals have been using the park for years as a location for social outdoor gatherings, a place to do some quiet reading, take a stroll, or to put a fishing line in the water. Campers have discovered the quiet, easy-paced life in this area and have been returning on a regular basis. |
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Wildlife Management Area - Shanklin's Ferry |
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| Location of the old ferry crossing of the New River; now a part of the Bluestone Wildlife Management Area. Visitors offered a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities on 17,632 acres. Being adjacent to Bluestone Lake, the state's second largest body of water, the area offers guests boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. Hunting is offered due to the wildlife management area status, and Bluestone has over 330 primitive campsites and picnic sites. Avid fishermen can enjoy float fishing and stocked trout fishing in Indian Creek. Hiking and equestrial trails are also popular. |
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