Conway Robinson State Forest
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USA /
Virginia /
Gainesville /
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/ USA
/ Virginia
/ Gainesville
World / United States / Virginia
park, forest
This 444-acre forest is a mixture of pine and old growth hardwood stands in Prince William County, adjacent to Manassas National Battlefield and Route 29.
In addition to serving as a wildlife and wildflower sanctuary, the forest is used for environmental education, hiking, mountain biking, preservation of historic sites, watershed protection and timber production. The state forest's posted hours of access are “7am to 7pm.” The Conway Robinson State Forest has adopted a Leave No Trace ethic regarding trash: “Pack it in. Pack it out.”
* Forest tree types. Old growth hardwoods dominate this forest.
* Hunting: Permitted, by lottery permit only. Lottery - OPEN. Hunter Protocol | Map of the Conway-Robinson State Forest (English; PDF format).
* Parking and access: Conway-Robinson has a small parking area adjacent Route 29-S which can accommodate approximately 10 cars. Additional parking is permitted along the entrance/exit road unless it restricts through traffic.
* Map: Trail map for the forest (English; PDF format)
* Lat-Long: 38° 48’ 12.6”, 77° 35’ 16.7”
www.dof.virginia.gov/stforest/conway-robinson.htm
In addition to serving as a wildlife and wildflower sanctuary, the forest is used for environmental education, hiking, mountain biking, preservation of historic sites, watershed protection and timber production. The state forest's posted hours of access are “7am to 7pm.” The Conway Robinson State Forest has adopted a Leave No Trace ethic regarding trash: “Pack it in. Pack it out.”
* Forest tree types. Old growth hardwoods dominate this forest.
* Hunting: Permitted, by lottery permit only. Lottery - OPEN. Hunter Protocol | Map of the Conway-Robinson State Forest (English; PDF format).
* Parking and access: Conway-Robinson has a small parking area adjacent Route 29-S which can accommodate approximately 10 cars. Additional parking is permitted along the entrance/exit road unless it restricts through traffic.
* Map: Trail map for the forest (English; PDF format)
* Lat-Long: 38° 48’ 12.6”, 77° 35’ 16.7”
www.dof.virginia.gov/stforest/conway-robinson.htm
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conway-Robinson_State_Forest
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 38°48'32"N 77°35'2"W
- Manassas National Battlefield Park 3.9 km
- Prince William Forest Park 23 km
- Battle of Chancellorsville 55 km
- Battle of the Wilderness 56 km
- Fredericksburg Battlefield 59 km
- Lake Anna State Park 77 km
- Rapidan Wildlife Management Area 80 km
- Green Springs National Historic Landmark District 98 km
- Shenandoah National Park 109 km
- Bremo Plantation 136 km
- Gainesville, Virginia 3.5 km
- Catharpin, Virginia 4.6 km
- Linton Hall, Virginia 5.7 km
- Sudley Area 6.5 km
- Bristow, Virginia 12 km
- Nokesville, Virginia 13 km
- New Baltimore, Virginia 13 km
- Prince William County, Virginia 14 km
- Fauquier County, Virginia 24 km
- Fairfax County, Virginia 26 km