Geneva State Forest

Genenva State Forest
Map showing the location of Genenva State Forest
Map showing the location of Genenva State Forest
Location in Alabama
Map showing the location of Genenva State Forest
Map showing the location of Genenva State Forest
Geneva State Forest (the United States)
LocationGeneva County, Alabama, United States
Coordinates31°08′55″N 86°10′30″W / 31.14861°N 86.17500°W / 31.14861; -86.17500[1]
Area7,120 acres (28.8 km2)
Elevation210 ft (64 m)[1]
Established1930s
Named forGeneva County
Governing bodyAlabama Forestry Commission
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

Geneva State Forest is an Alabama state forest in Geneva County, Alabama in the United States. The forest is 7,120 acres (2,880 ha) and sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 m).[1] It is Alabama's largest state forest. According to the Alabama Forestry Commission the primary objective of the state forest is to provide timber for the lumber industry and the secondary objectives are to provide habitats for wildlife and recreational opportunities for people. The forest is open for year-round recreation including hunting, fishing, hiking and camping.[2]

  1. ^ a b c "Geneva State Forest". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. September 4, 1950. Retrieved September 30, 2010.
  2. ^ "Geneva State Forest". Alabama Forestry Commission. Retrieved September 30, 2010.