Cabwaylingo State Forest

Cabwaylingo State Forest is located on 8,123 heavily forested acres in southern West Virginia. The forest, located in Wayne County, gets its unique name from the four surrounding counties: (Cab)el, (Way)ne, (Lin)coln and Min(go). Cabwaylingo State Forests was one of the first parks established in West Virginia, and for years has been a vacation retreat for many.

Cabwaylingo State Forest was established in the 1930s, by the Civilian Conservation Corps, to rebuild forested land in Southern West Virginia. This effort was instrumental in getting the state’s park system established. Over the years, CCC workers built log cabins as well as the many trails and shelters still in use today.

Cabwaylingo State Forest is an ideal spot for a picnic or family reunion. The forest has several shelters, furnished with tables, fireplaces, drinking water, conveniently located toilet facilities and playground equipment – perfect for large gatherings. Picnic shelters may be reserved through park headquarters, but plan in advance because these shelters are popular!