| Channels State Forest | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
  Location within Virginia | |
| Location | Washington andRussell counties,Virginia |
| Nearest city | Abingdon |
| Coordinates | 36°49′40.9″N81°57′43.5″W / 36.828028°N 81.962083°W /36.828028; -81.962083 |
| Area | 4,836 acres (19.57 km2) |
| Established | 2007 |
| Governing body | Virginia Department of Forestry |
| Channels State Forest | |
Channels State Forest is a 4,836-acre (19.57 km2)state forest located inWashington andRussell counties,Virginia.[1]The Channels Natural Area Preserve is located within the forest, which protects theGreat Channels of Virginia, comprisingslot canyons formed within 400-million-year-oldsandstone outcroppings.[2]
Channels State Forest is owned and maintained by theVirginia Department of Forestry. The forest is open to the public for hunting, horseback riding, and hiking; camping and motorized vehicles are prohibited.[3] Some uses require visitors to possess a valid State Forest Use Permit.[4]
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