Berwind Lake WMA, in McDowell County, is one of the larger Wildlife Management Areas in West Virginia, containing approximately 18,000 acres of rugged mountain terrain common to the southern portion of the state. The area was established in 1974 under a lease agreement between the Berwind Lake Company and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. The lease was designed for the purpose of developing plans and conducting wildlife management activities beneficial to the wildlife resources of the area. Support for the lease agreement establishing the Wildlife Management Area came primarily through the efforts of the Berwind Conservation Club. Elevations range from 1642 feet to 2628 feet and the majority of the area is heavily forested. Oak and hickory dominate the woodlands, which also have some beech and maple cover. A small percentage of the area consists of brushlands which were created by timber cutting, old log landings, skidder trails and abandoned strip mines. Most of the open land is located around Berwind Lake near the picnic areas and swimming pool. Camping 4 primitive sites 4 sites with water hookups, 2 of these 4 have electric available each site equipped with picnic table, lantern post and charcoal grill accessible site check-in is at noon; check-out is 10:00 a.m. Recreation Hunting Prospects managed for forest game turkey whitetail deer (bow only) squirrel raccoon grouse waterfowl during fall migrates Fishing Prospects 20 acre lake largemouth bass trout channel catfish bluegill three brush shelters to attract fish foot trail surrounds the lake accessible fishing pier boat launch ramp electric motors only Special Events 2004 Kids Fishing Tournament - April 24 Annual Make it Shine Cleanup - May 1 Summer Performers - TBA Horseshoe Tournament - TBA Bluegrass Show - June 19 Catfish Tournament - TBA Swimming Pool - Open Memorial Day to Labor Day Hiking Trails - Three designated trails, an overlook, and miles of unimproved logging and gas well roads Picnic Area - Includes an accessible shelter and a reservable shelter, call the park office for reservations
Berwind Lake WMA, in McDowell County, is one of the larger Wildlife Management Areas in West Virginia, containing approximately 18,000 acres of rugged mountain terrain common to the southern portion of the state. The area was established in 1974 under a lease agreement between the Berwind Lake Company and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. The lease was designed for the purpose of developing plans and conducting wildlife management activities beneficial to the wildlife resources of the area. Support for the lease agreement establishing the Wildlife Management Area came primarily through the efforts of the Berwind Conservation Club. Elevations range from 1642 feet to 2628 feet and the majority of the area is heavily forested. Oak and hickory dominate the woodlands, which also have some beech and maple cover. A small percentage of the area consists of brushlands which were created by timber cutting, old log landings, skidder trails and abandoned strip mines. Most of the open land is located around Berwind Lake near the picnic areas and swimming pool.
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Hunting Prospects managed for forest game turkey whitetail deer (bow only) squirrel raccoon grouse waterfowl during fall migrates Fishing Prospects 20 acre lake largemouth bass trout channel catfish bluegill three brush shelters to attract fish foot trail surrounds the lake accessible fishing pier boat launch ramp electric motors only Special Events 2004 Kids Fishing Tournament - April 24 Annual Make it Shine Cleanup - May 1 Summer Performers - TBA Horseshoe Tournament - TBA Bluegrass Show - June 19 Catfish Tournament - TBA Swimming Pool - Open Memorial Day to Labor Day Hiking Trails - Three designated trails, an overlook, and miles of unimproved logging and gas well roads Picnic Area - Includes an accessible shelter and a reservable shelter, call the park office for reservations