Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area

Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area is located between Dingess and Lenore in Mingo County, West Virginia. Located on 12,856 acres (5,203 ha) of steep terrain with narrow valleys and ridgetops, the WMA contains second growth mixed hardwoods and hemlock with thick understory of mountain laurel and rhododendron.[2]

Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1]
Laurel Lake
Location of Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia
LocationMingo, West Virginia, United States
Coordinates37°50′32″N 82°13′07″W
Area12,856 acres (52.03 km2)[2]
Elevation790 ft (240 m)[3]
Established1960[4]
OperatorWest Virginia Division of Natural Resources

To reach Laurel Lake WMA from Lenore, follow Old Norfolk & Western Railroad Bed Road (County Route 3/5) east about 6 miles (9.7 km) to Laurel Lake.

Hunting and fishing

Hunting opportunities include bear, deer, grouse, raccoon, squirrel, and turkey.[2]

Fishing opportunities in the 29-acre (12 ha) Laurel Lake can include smallmouth bass, channel catfish, and bluegill.

Camping is not permitted in the WMA. Camping and lodging are available at nearby Chief Logan State Park and Cabwaylingo State Forest.

Dingess Petroglyphs

The Dingess Petroglyphs

The Dingess Petroglyphs serve as one of the more noteworthy attractions at Laurel Lake.

See also

References

  1. "Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  2. "Laurel Lake WMA page". WV Division of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2008-11-02.
  3. Acme Mapper 2.0, Laurel Lake WMA, retrieved October 31, 2008
  4. "Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area". West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2009-09-07.
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