Cabwaylingo State Forest is steeped in the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930's and 1940's. Tick Ridge Fire Tower is situated nearby the forest. Thirteen standard cabins, featuring stone fireplaces, electric lighting, showers and a fully equipped kitchen are available. All cabins are completely equipped and provide housekeeping. A 20 site rustic campground with standard sites at Tick Ridge and an 11 site campground at Spruce are available. An old CCC barracks with a 100 person fully-equipped group camp is available for church retreats, civic meetings, family reunions and other large social outings. Special events hosted include the Annual Forest Festival and the Annual Stream Clean. The State Forest features a pool, bathhouse and a wading pool for children, rustic picnic shelters and basketball and volleyball courts. Fishing and hunting opportunities are available in the within the surrounding area. Pets are not allowed in cabins.
Location:
Box 85, Route 1, Dunlow West Virginia 25511
Telephone
304-385-4255 Toll Free: 800-225-5982
Other West Virginia State Parks nearby:
(Barboursville) Beech Fork State Park
(Barboursville) Beech Fork State Park
(Dunlow) Cabwaylingo State Forest
(Logan) Chief Logan State Park
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04/19 Coming to The Dunlow area
Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival Pineville KY May23 The Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival is one of Kentucky's oldest festivals, finding its start in 1931.
Stringbean Memorial Bluegrass Festival Gray Hawk KY June19-21 Stringbean Memorial, Inc. is a non-profit corporation named in honor of David “Stringbean” Akemon, native of Jackson County, Kentucky, who was an internationally known musician and performer at the Grand Ole Opry and the television show, Hee Haw.
Virginia Highlands Festival Abingdon VA August2-11 Showcasing Appalachian arts and crafts.
Berea Celtic Festival Berea KY August15-18 This quaint little town located right on I-75 where the Bluegrass meets the Appalachian is like a bee hive filled with dance and live music with the beautiful Berea College campus right in the center of town.
Appalachian Festival Beckley WV August23-25 The 17th Annual Appalachian Festival is three big days packed with arts, crafts, entertainment, music, food and fun!
Golden Delicious Festival Clay WV August30-September1 The Golden Delicious is the State Fruit of West Virginia. Clay County is the birthplace of the golden delicious. Antique Car Show, Art Auction Baking Contest,
5K Run/Walk, Golf Tournament.
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