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| State Park Overview: |
 | Cabwaylingo State Forest is located on 8,123 heavily forested acres in the heart of Southern West Virginia in Wayne County. Built in the 1930's, the forest gets its unique name from the four surrounding counties from which it serves: CABell, WAYne, LINcoln, MinGO. |
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| Camping: |
| Another option for overnight guests are Cabwaylingo's camping areas. There are two campgrounds to choose from, including a 20 site rustic campground with standard sites at Tick Ridge. A newly constructed campground was built in 1999 at Spruce Creek which features eleven sites, six with electrical and water hookups and full shower and bathroom facilities.
RATES:Rustic Sites: $ 9.00Standard Sites: $15.00Sites w/ electric & Water: $19.00
All campsites have tent pads, fireplaces, drinking water, picnic tables, and firewood.
Shower and toilet facilities are located nearby.
Open from April 1 through October 31.No reservations are required for camping. All sites are rented on a first come, first served basis, and only one tent is allowed per site.
McClintick Group Camp
Cabwaylingo offers a 100 person fully-equipped group camp which offers a great location for church retreats, civic meetings, family reunions and other large social outings. This rustic style camp was formerly the old CCC barracks, featuring two new barracks, rebuilt in 2004, which sleep fifty each and a third building which houses a dining hall with a completely furnished kitchen. A complete shower house was added in 1999. The group camp features a council circle that is perfect for an evening campfire. The camp is available from early May through late October. |
| Trails: |
| Cabwaylingo offers several scenic trails for hikers. Along these paths, hikers can capture the scenic beauty of the forest and enjoy the many varieties of wildflowers and trees growing in the area. Overhanging rock cliffs can be found along several of these rustic trails. In the past, these cliffs provided shelter for early settlers in the area. Trails range from one mile to three miles in length. |
| Picnicking: |
| The park offers several rustic picnic shelters that can accommodate any size gathering. These shelters are perfect for small group picnics or large family and church reunions. Shelters are furnished with picnic tables, fireplaces, playground equipment, drinking water and conveniently located toilet facilities. Picnic shelters may be reserved in advanced through park headquarters. |
| Swimming: |
| Located near the McClintic Group Camp, the swimming area features a newly remodeledpool, bathhouse and a wading pool for children and provides an ideal spot to escape the sumer heat. The pool area is open to guests at the forest as well as people who live in the surrounding community. Lifeguards are on duty during pool hours. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day Weekend. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| portsmen will enjoy the fishing and hunting opportunities available at the forest. For fishing enthusiasts, the West Fork of Twelvepole Creek winds through the forest and is stocked with trout on a monthly basis during the months of February, March, April, and May.
Hunters are permitted on the forest during the respective hunting seasons. Fishing and Hunting licenses can be purchased at park headquarters. |
| History of the Area: |
| Cabwaylingo State Forest is steeped in the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930's and 1940's. The CCC camps including the one at Cabwaylingo were established to rebuild forested acres which in turn marks the beginnings of the West Virginia State Park System. During the 1930's, the hard working members of the CCC built log cabins with stone fireplaces, the superintendents's residence, picnic areas, hiking trails and a fire tower. Many of these structures still exist, and are in use today. Examples of their labor can be found at the old CCC barracks which now serves as a 100 person group camp. Located near the campgrounds, the historical Tick Ridge Fire Tower, built in 1935, stands today as only one of less than a dozen fire towers still remaining but not operational in the State. |
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| Area Attractions: |
| Cabwaylingo Annual Forest Festival is held on the third Saturday of September each year. This event is sponsored by the forest's foundation and includes:
a parade in which all are invited to participate,
an antique car show,
fun and games for kids of any age,
a horseshoe tournament,
live music,
food and drinks.
Cabwaylingo's Haunted House. Every October, Cabwaylingo State Forest Foundation presents a Haunted House located at the McClintic Group Camp. Food, fun, and a frightfully good time for all.
For you environmentalists, Cabwaylingo performs an Annual Stream Clean each spring. Come join the fun while helping the environment, we would love to have you. We offer special cabin and camping rates for all helpers. Lunch will be provided on cleaning day.
For more information about these events, contact forest headquarters at (304) 385-4255 or 1-800-CALL WVA and ask for Cabwaylingo. |
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