Calvin Price State Forest, Monongahela National Forest

Name: Calvin Price State Forest
Address: Monongahela National Forest, United States

#50 among attractions in Monongahela National Forest

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Calvin Price State Forest, Monongahela National Forest

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Calvin Price State Forest is a 9,482-acre state forest in eastern Pocahontas and Greenbrier counties, West Virginia. The forest is the newest in West Virginia's system, having been mostly purchased in 1953 from New River Lumber Company. The forest is named for Marlinton newspaper editor, Calvin W. Price. ()

Established: 1953 (71 years ago)Coordinates: 38°3'49"N, 80°9'6"W

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Monongahela National Forest United States

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Calvin Price State Forest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pearl S. Buck Birthplace, Watoga State Park, Spice Run Wilderness, Locust Creek Covered Bridge.

6.1 miNW
History museum, Museum
Pearl S. Buck Birthplace, Hillsboro
157 min walk • The Pearl S. Buck Birthplace is a historic home in Hillsboro, West Virginia where American writer Pearl S. Buck was born. The home now serves as a museum offering guided tours.
2.8 miN
Natural attraction, Protected area
Watoga State Park, Monongahela National Forest
71 min walk • Watoga State Park is a state park located near Seebert in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. The largest of West Virginia's state parks, it covers slightly over 10,100 acres.
4.4 miSW
Locality
Spice Run Wilderness, Monongahela National Forest
113 min walk • Spice Run Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness area within the Monongahela National Forest of West Virginia in the United States. The remote area has no passenger car access.
5.5 miW
Bridge
Locust Creek Covered Bridge, Monongahela National Forest
140 min walk • The Locust Creek Covered Bridge is the only remaining covered bridge in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It is located approximately 6 miles outside Hillsboro. The bridge is now for pedestrian traffic only.
5.8 miN
Church
Pleasant Green Methodist Episcopal Church, Monongahela National Forest
148 min walk • Pleasant Green Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic African-American Methodist Episcopal church located at Seebert, Pocahontas County, West Virginia.

Calvin Price State Forest, Monongahela National Forest

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Monongahela National Forest plan & book

Calvin Price State Forest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Pearl S. Buck Birthplace, Hillsboro

Watoga State Park, Monongahela National Forest

Spice Run Wilderness, Monongahela National Forest

Locust Creek Covered Bridge, Monongahela National Forest

Pleasant Green Methodist Episcopal Church, Monongahela National Forest