| Channels State Forest | |
| Iucn Category: | vi |
| Map: | Virginia |
| Location: | Washington and Russell counties, Virginia |
| Nearest City: | Abingdon |
| Area Acre: | 4836 |
| Established: | 2007 |
| Governing Body: | Virginia Department of Forestry |
| Url: | Channels State Forest |
Channels State Forest is a 4836acres state forest located in Washington and Russell counties, Virginia.[1] 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.[2]
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.[3] Some uses require visitors to possess a valid State Forest Use Permit.[4]