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Kentucky Ridge State Forest

Coordinates: 36°41′03″N 83°48′25″W / 36.68417°N 83.80694°W / 36.68417; -83.80694
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Kentucky Ridge State Forest
Map showing the location of Kentucky Ridge State Forest
Map showing the location of Kentucky Ridge State Forest
Map showing the location of Kentucky Ridge State Forest
Map showing the location of Kentucky Ridge State Forest
Nearest cityPineville, Kentucky
Coordinates36°41′03″N 83°48′25″W / 36.68417°N 83.80694°W / 36.68417; -83.80694
Area15,251 acres (61.72 km2)
Established1930
Governing bodyDepartment of Natural Resources, Division of Forests

Kentucky Ridge State Forest is a state forest in Bell County, Kentucky, United States. The 15,251-acre (61.72 km2) forest was created in 1930 as part of the Land Use and Resettlement Program. In 1954, the United States gave the forest to the state of Kentucky. It contains Pine Mountain State Resort Park.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Kentucky Ridge State Forest - Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet".