Appomattox Buckingham State Forest - Virginia State Park

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Appomattox Buckingham State Forest

State Park Information

State Park Overview

Trails
There is one primary trail at Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest that is open for walking, hiking, horses and mountain bikes. All motorized vehicles are prohibited on state forest lands. Trails are marked by blue blazes painted on trees approximately every 150-200 yards. The forest also has various gated trails and forest roads that can be used.

Carter Taylor TrailWildlife abounds in the ever-changing oak-hickory and pine forest. Deer, turkey and even black bear make their homes in these woods.

Travelers hike through harvested areas that have either been replanted or protected so that nature is allowed to take its course.

* Foot travel, non-motorized bikes and horses are permitted.

Picnicking
Two shelters available on the forest. They are located at

* Woolridge Wayside on the west end of Route 640. * Lee Wayside on Richmond Forest Road.

Permanent structures are set up with Holliday Lake State Park.

Scheduling

Virginia Department of ForestryAppomattox-Buckingham State Forest1685 Francisco RoadDillwyn, Virginia 23936434.983.2175

Holliday Lake State ParkRoute 2 Box 622Appomattox, Virginia 24522434.248.6308

Fishing and Hunting

More Info

HOLIDAY LAKE 50K. Directed by David Horton. June 15, 1996. Two15.67 mile loops. 1960 feet of elevation gain. Start/Finish Holiday Lake 4-H Education Centerlocated - Appomattox,
2002 Lynchburg Ultra Series. 2001 Lynchburg Ultra Series Final Standings. The Lynchburg Ultra Series (L.U.S.) includes the following three races 1. Holiday Lake 50 K++, February 16th
Hydrologic Benchmark Network Stations in the Eastern U.S. 1963-95 (USGS Circular 1173-A) Abstract and Map Index. List of all HBN Stations. Introduction to Circular. Analytical Methods. Holiday...General Info Location Overnight Facilities Size Parking/Admission Park Map Fishing/Boating Swimming Concessions Laundry Restaurant Interpretive Programs Accessibility Hunting Horses Trails

Area Campgrounds

Paradise Lake Family Campground
RR 460
Appomattox, VA
(434) 993-3332

Area Resorts and Lodging

Fin & Feather Resort
Route 746
Buckingham, VA
(434) 969-5558