Hunting for bear, turkey, deer, limited showshoe hare in higher elevations and squirrel is very productive, as is trapping for raccoon, beaver, fox, mink and muskrat. Camping areas are located at Cranberry, Summit Lake and Big Rock. The area contains the Cranberry Wilderness Area, totaling 35,864 acres. Owned by U.S. Forest Service. The Alleghenies Access the area from U.S. Route 250 and state Route 28.
Northern hardwoods cover the mountainous terrain with oak-hickory and black cherry.
Red Pine is also present. Good hunting exists for turkey, bear, deer, squirrel, grouse, woodcock and snowshoe hare in higher elevations. Trapping for beaver, fox, raccoon and bobcat is popular and productive. Fishing for warmwater species and trout is possible in 353 miles of streams. Camping is available at Island Creek, Abe Run, Frank Mountain, Little River West, Snorting Lick and West Fork of the Greenbrier River.