Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area is located in Morgan and Berkeley Counties in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. It encompasses , mostly covered with mixed oak and pine forest, although about are covered with mixed hardwoods. The Sleepy Creek Lake is located entirely within the WMA.
Location
To access Sleepy Creek WMA from Berkeley Springs, follow U.S. Route 522 south to Winchester Grade Road and follow Winchester Grade Road to Shanghai Road. Follow east on Shanghai Road into the WMA. From Martinsburg, follow WV Route 9 about west to Back Creek Valley Road. From the intersection with WV Route 9, follow Back Creek Valley Road south about to Sleepy Creek Road. Follow Sleepy Creek Road west into the WMA.
Recreation
Hunting opportunities in Sleepy Creek WMA include white-tailed deer, ruffed grouse, eastern gray squirrel, and wild turkey. Trapping opportunities can include bobcat, red fox, and raccoon.
Fishing opportunities in the Sleepy Creek Lake include largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and northern pike.
Seventy-five primitive camping sites are provided at the WMA. Trailers over feet long should not be brought into the WMA due to the narrow gravel access road.