Spice Run Wilderness
Spice Run Wilderness is a 6,037-acre wilderness area in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It rises from about 1,947 to 3,287 ft. The nearest town is Hillsboro, 5.5 miles away in a straight line.
Spice Run Wilderness map
Spice Run Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- The maximum group size at Spice Run Wilderness is 10.
- Hillsboro, WV is the nearest town, 5.5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Spice Run Wilderness is about 3,287 ft, and its lowest about 1,947 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Spice Run Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 6,037 | Not on record | 10 | Not on record | White Sulphur Ranger District, 304-536-2144 |
Getting to Spice Run Wilderness
- Hillsboro, WV is the nearest town, 5.5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Public lands next to Spice Run Wilderness
- National forestSpice Run Wilderness lies inside Monongahela National Forest.
- State parkWatoga State Park is 0.9 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- State parkBeartown State Park is 1.2 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in West Virginia
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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