Capitol State Forest
| Capitol State Forest | |
|---|---|
View from Expedition 72, October 2024 | |
Interactive map of Capitol State Forest | |
| Location | Thurston, Washington, United States |
| Nearest city | Tumwater, Washington |
| Coordinates | 46°58′21.8″N 123°8′19.49″W / 46.972722°N 123.1387472°W |
| Area | 111,000 acres (450 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,658 ft (810 m) |
| Operator | Washington State Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | dnr.wa.gov |
The Capitol State Forest is a 110,000-acre (450 km2) state forest in Thurston and Grays Harbor counties in Washington, used for both commercial logging operations and recreation. The forest, containing the Black Hills, is surrounded by various preserves and wildlife areas; it contains Mima mounds geologic features and is the headwater for McLane Creek. Capitol State Forest is managed by Washington State Department of Natural Resources and considered public land.