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Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area

Protected area in West Virginia, United States

Field	Value
name	Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area
iucn_category	V
iucn_ref
photo	Laurel Lake WMA - Laurel Lake.jpg
photo_caption	Laurel Lake
map	USA West Virginia#USA
map_caption	Location of Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia
relief	1
location	Mingo, West Virginia, United States
coordinates
area_acre	12856
area_ref
elevation	790 ft
established	1960
operator	West Virginia Division of Natural Resources

Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area is located between Dingess and Lenore in Mingo County, West Virginia. Located on 12856 acre 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.

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

Hunting and fishing

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

Fishing opportunities in the 29 acre 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 serve as one of the more noteworthy attractions at Laurel Lake.

References

"Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area". IUCN.
[http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=39.141667,-81.392222&z=14&t=R&marker0=39.141667,-81.392222 Acme Mapper 2.0, Laurel Lake WMA, retrieved October 31, 2008]
"Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area". [[West Virginia Division of Natural Resources]].
"Laurel Lake WMA page". WV Division of Natural Resources.

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