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Seneca State Forest
State Park Information
State Park Overview
Camping
Camping
Another option for overnight visitors at the forest is the beautiful rustic camping area. This well designed campground consists of 10 large, secluded sites (one of which is wheelchair accessible) in a wooded setting, with picnic tables, level tent/trailer pads and
fireplaces. Virtually any size or type of camping unit can be accommodated, but the campground is especially well suited to tents. Senecas campground is often mentioned by tenters as being one of the best theyve seen. A handpumped well for drinking water and vault toilets are centrally located in the campground. Firewood is available for sale and
campers may use the coin operated shower and laundry facilities described under the cabins heading and which are ? mile from the campground.
Campsites are cleaned after each use by forest personnel.There is no RV dumping facility at Seneca.
The campground is open from April 1st to early December. Reservations are not accepted for the campground, but it does not often fill to capacity anyway. Guests planning on arriving late on a summer weekend, particularly a holiday weekend, may wish to call ahead to check on availability and inquire about alternate campgrounds (there are several in the area) should Seneca fill up. Rest assured that there are always campsites available somewhere close by.
Trails
Hiking
Even the serious hiker will be impressed by 23 miles of challenging forest trails. In addition, the Allegheny Trail winds though the forest and
the adjacent Greenbrier River Trail is accessible from Seneca.
Biking
A total of 40 miles of forest trails and roads are open to bicycling. Access to the Greenbrier River Trail provides even more opportunities and
nearby are the mountain biking hotspots of Snowshoe and Elk River Touring Center. Families will find the grounds of the nearby National Radio Astronomy Observatory a good place for leisurely bicycling.
Horseback Riding
Available nearby in-season. Pony rides are offered for the very young.
Picnicking
Boating
Swimming
Fishing and Hunting
Seneca Lake is stocked with trout in the spring and fall and offers largemouth bass and bluegill fishing as well. An accessible fishing pier and restroom are provided. The nearby Greenbrier River offers the angler many species of fish including smallmouth and rock bass. Normal licensing is required. Within an hours drive you can access many of the states best trout streams.
Properly licensed individuals are welcome to hunt in the forest in season. A 500 foot no hunting zone surrounds all forest facilities. Deer, bear, turkey and
small game are popular quarry for hunters.
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Area Fishing Related Businesses
Hitching Post
Route 600
Warm Springs, VA
(540) 279-4179
Seneca State Forest