17,347 acres in McCreary Co. and Pulaski Co.
Beaver Creek WMA has a gravel road through the center with several ridge and valley dirt trails within the area. The area consists of steep, mountainous terrain in mixed hardwoods with approximately 150 acres of open fields. Squirrel, deer, turkey, rabbit, fox, raccoon, and grouse can be found here. Opportunities for trout fishing and sight-seeing are available. There are no developed facilities. For camping check with owner.
It is located within the Daniel Boone National Forest. 1 mi. N of Greenwood off US 27 on Bauer A Rd.
Owned by U.S. Forest Service. For more information call the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildife Resources district office: (606) 672-2726.
For more information please visit the website: http://www.kdfwr.state.ky.us/
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