Public land that may allow hunting in Nicholas County, West Virginia
4 listed public land units overlap Nicholas County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole West Virginia unit.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monongahela National Forest National Forest land | 922,191 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Pocahontas County, Randolph County + 7 more |
| Summersville Recreation Area Army Corps of Engineers project land | 9,794 | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | Open access | Nicholas County |
| Summersville Lake Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 6,193 | Joint management | Open access | Nicholas County |
| Gauley River National Recreation Area National Recreation Area | 5,085 | National Park Service | Open access | Nicholas County, Fayette County |