Its approximately 900,000 total acres offers unlimited recreational opportunities. Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, hunting, fishing and general sightseeing are only some examples of the Forest's many attractions and recreational activities. The oldest of the state's forests, it borders the beautiful Greenbrier River and offers rustic guest cabins, a small lake for trout, bass and bluegill fishing, a campground, and hiking trails within its 11,686 acres. Seneca State Forest Info Watoga State Park Largest of all the state parks in West Virginia, Watoga boasts 10,100 acres of recreational opportunities. Watoga is a sprawling, verdant woodland filled with a multitude of recreational features for park guests and visitors.
Wildlife is abundant in the area.
Watoga's newly renovated 11-acre lake will be open for fishing and boating in the 2000 season. During the summer an on-site naturalist plans a series of activities and events to help familiarize guests with the flora and fauna surrounding them in the park. Mapped hiking trails are numerous at Watoga and vary from the scenic pathway encircling the lake to trails that wind through Watoga's deep forests. There are also several miles of intriguing pathways through the Brooks Memorial Arboretum. Horseback riding is available in the park, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.