Channels State Forest is a 4,836-acre (19.57 km2) state forest located in Washington and Russell counties, Virginia. The Channels Natural Area Preserve is located within the forest, which protects the Great Channels of Virginia, comprising slot canyons formed within 400-million-year-old sandstone outcroppings.

Channels State Forest is owned and maintained by the Virginia Department of Forestry. The forest is open to the public for hunting, horseback riding, and hiking; camping and motorized vehicles are prohibited. Some uses require visitors to possess a valid State Forest Use Permit.

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See also

  • List of Virginia state forests

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External links

  • Channels State Forest



A View From Here Channels State Forest in SWVA

Visions of Virginia Channels State Forest

Best Hikes and Trails in The Channels State Forest AllTrails

Channels State Forest Virginia Department of Forestry

A View From Here Channels State Forest in SWVA