Cheat Canyon Wildlife Management Area
State Wildlife Management Area in Preston County, West Virginia
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Cheat Canyon Wildlife Management Area is located on 3,836 acres (1,552 ha)[1] northwest of Albright in Preston County, West Virginia. The wildlife management area is centered on the Cheat River canyon.
LocationPreston, West Virginia, United States
Coordinates39°35′48″N 79°44′55″W
Area3,836 acres (15.52 km2)[1]
Elevation616 ft (188 m)
| Cheat Canyon Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
  Location within West Virginia | |
| Location | Preston, West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°35′48″N 79°44′55″W |
| Area | 3,836 acres (15.52 km2)[1] |
| Elevation | 616 ft (188 m) |
| Established | 2014[2] |
| Website | WVDNR District 1 Wildlife Management Areas |
Cheat Canyon WMA was purchased at a cost of over $7 million in 2014. Governor Earl Ray Tomblin dedicated the area on September 12, 2014.[2]
