Seneca State Forest
West Virginia's oldest state forest, with forest lakes, off-grid log cabins and a fire lookout tower available for overnight stays, offering a wild, rustic feel.
Seneca State Forest was established in 1924 as the state's earliest state forest. It lies south of Snowshoe on the eastern side of the Greenbrier Valley. The forest has the small Seneca Lake for boating and fishing, several forest trails (some connecting to the Greenbrier River Trail), and off-grid log cabins built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. A fire lookout tower can be booked for overnight stays. It suits visitors who want to escape the crowds. Entry is free, and accommodation requires advance booking. It is about 15 km from Snowshoe.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
- Snowshoe Mountain Resort
- Snowshoe Bike Park
- Green Bank Observatory
- Greenbrier River Trail
- Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad (Durbin Rocket)
- Highland Scenic Highway (WV 150)
- Watoga State Park