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Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Sand Crab © BILL HUNTER
The children were giving this little guy a run for his life
Shenandoah National Park Black Bear © BILL HUNTER
Black Bear in Elkwallow pinic area searching for food
Douthat State Park © Marilyn Dishman
Douthat State Park © Rosallyne A Loreti
Shenandoah National Park © Robin Kirby
Douthat State Park © Marilyn Dishman
Grayson Highlands State Park © Jim Oakley
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Hanging in there © John Laurie
Downey woodpecker looking for lunch
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Virginia's Central Region Parks

1
National Historic Park
8
State Parks
1
Army Corps of Engineers
2
State Forests
1
State Wildlife Management Area
Parks in this region are near these Virginia Cities (click city name to see parks within 25 miles)
FREDERICKSBURG
HENRICO
GLEN ALLEN
CHARLOTTESVILLE
RICHMOND
SPOTSYLVANIA
FARMVILLE
MADISON HEIGHTS
PALMYRA
Appomattox Buckingham State Forest
The 19,535 acre Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest, located in the piedmont of Virginia, is 40 miles east of Lynchburg, 60 miles south of Charlottesville, and 20 miles north of Farmville. Recreational opportunities at the park include hiking, canoeing, camping, horseback riding, and fishing to name just a few.........more >
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Walk the old country lanes where Robert E. Lee, Commanding General of the Army of Northern Virginia, surrendered his men to Ulysses Grant, General-in-Chief of all United States forces, on April 9, 1865. Imagine the events that signaled the end of the Southern States' attempt to create a separate nation. ........more >
Bear Creek Lake State Park
Nestled in the heart of Cumberland State Forest in central Virginiax92s Cumberland County, Bear Creek Lake State Park offers the amenities of the larger parks without the crowds. Activities revolve around the 40-acre lake with a boat launch, swimming beach, lakeside picnicking, camping and hiking trails.The ........more >
Cumberland State Forest
The 16,233 acre Cumberland State Forest, located in the piedmont of Virginia, is in Cumberland County it is north of State Route 60, west of State Route 45 and bordered on the west by the Willis River.........more >
High Bridge Trail State Park
High Bridge Trail is 31 miles long and ideally suited for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. Once a rail bed, the trail is wide, level and generally flat. Its finely crushed limestone surface and dimensions make it easy to enjoy. The parks centerpiece is the majestic High Bridge, which is more ........more >
Holiday Lake State Park
Deep in the heart of Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest, Holliday Lake State Park is a paradise for the outdoor enthusiast. Fishing for largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill is a popular activity in the 150-acre lake within the park. The nearby state Department of Game and Inland Fisheries delayed-harvest ........more >
James River State Wildlife Management Area
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John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir
John H. Kerr Dam Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, is a 50,000-acre lake extending 39 miles up the Roanoke River along 800 miles of wooded, cove-studded shoreline in Virginia and North Carolina. Visitors enjoy fishing, camping, swimming, boating or just relaxing and enjoying the scenic beauty. ........more >
Lake Anna State Park
The land in Lake Anna State Park used to be known as quotGold Hillquot and contained the Goodwin Gold Mine. Gold was first discovered in 1829 with mining reaching its peak in the 1880s. The last gold to be found was in a zinc mine during the 1940s. In 1971 Lake Anna was created to serve as a water coolant ........more >
Occoneechee State Park
Occoneechee State Park is on Virginias largest lake, Buggs Island Lake, also known as John H. Kerr Reservoir. The park features 18.1 miles of trails that allow the guest to experience the history of the Occoneechee Indians and plantation life in the 1800s. The Commonwealth of Virginia began leasing ........more >
Prince Edward And Goodwin Lake State Park
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Staunton River State Park
Staunton River State Park is one of the six original state parks that opened in June 1936. It is located on 1,597 acres along the shoreline of the John H. Kerr Reservoir also known as Buggs Island Lake, as well as the Dan and Staunton rivers. The largest lake in Virginia is only one of the parkx92s ........more >
Twin Lakes State Park
In the heart of central Virginia, this 548-acre, historic park offers many cultural, environmental and recreational activities. Overnight accommodations include a 33-site campground and 11 climate-controlled cabins. Visitors enjoy swimming, fishing, hiking, boating and lakeside picnicking. The Cedar ........more >
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