Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area
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| West Virginia Wildlife Management Area | |
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Bobcat (Lynx rufus) may be found at the Sleepy Creek WMA
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| Country | United States |
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| State | West Virginia |
| Counties | Berkeley and Morgan |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Area | 22,928 acres (9,278.6 ha) [2] |
| Management | Wildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources |
| Owner | WVDNR |
| IUCN category | IV - Habitat/Species government Area |
| Nearest town | Berkeley Springs, West Virginia |
  Location of Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia
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Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area, is located near Berkeley Springs, West Virginia in Morgan County and near Martinsburg, West Virginia in Berkeley County. Sleepy Creek WMA is located on 22,928 acres (9,279 ha), mostly covered with mixed oak and pine forest, although about 3,500 acres (1,400 ha) are covered with mixed hardwoods.[2]
To access Sleepy Creek WMA from Berkeley Springs, follow 522 South to Winchester Grade Road and follow Winchester Grade Road 12 miles to Shanghai Road. Follow east on Shanghai Road into the WMA. From Martinsburg, follow WV Route 9 about 9 miles west to Back Creek Valley Road. From the intersection with WV Rt. 9, follow south on Back Creek Valley Road about 7 miles to Sleepy Creek Road. Follow Sleepy Creek Road west into the WMA.
Hunting, Trapping and Fishing
Hunting opportunities in Sleepy Creek WMA include deer, grouse, squirrel, turkey.[2]
Trapping opportunities can include bobcat, fox, and raccoon.
Fishing opportunities in the 205-acre (83 ha) Sleepy Creek Lake include largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and northern pike.
75 rustic camping sites are provided at the WMA. Trailers over 17 feet (5.2 m) feet long should not be brought into the WMA due to the narrow gravel access road.[2]
