Big Woods State Forest, State forest in Sussex County, Virginia
The 2,403-acre forest contains pine savanna with loblolly pines, longleaf pines, and diverse wildlife including deer, wild turkey, bobcats, foxes, and coyotes.
The Virginia Department of Forestry purchased 2,202 acres from The Nature Conservancy in 2010, establishing the first state forest in southeast Virginia.
The forest management focuses on protecting red-cockaded woodpeckers through specific habitat development and installation of nest boxes across the pine landscape.
Visitors can access the forest daily from dawn to dusk through Beaverdam Road and Cedar Sign Post Road, with parking available near forest road gates.
The forest connects to both Big Woods Wildlife Management Area and Piney Grove Preserve, forming a substantial protected area for longleaf pine restoration.
Location: Sussex County
GPS coordinates: 36.93810,-77.08120
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:53
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