Wildlife habitats in Gainesville, Virginia

Conway Robinson State Forest is a 440-acre woodland oasis located in Gainesville, Virginia, United States. This state forest serves as a key tourist attraction and park, offering a blend of mature and immature hardwoods, pine plantations, prehistoric and historic sites, rare plants, and beautiful wildflowers. Managed by the Virginia Department of Forestry, the forest focuses on scientific forest management, research, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and outdoor recreation. Visitors to Conway Robinson State Forest can enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding, and wildlife watching. The forest is home to several intermittent and perennial streams, as well as ancient oak trees dating back to the site's earliest settlement. The property also features a rock outcrop overlooking Little Bull Run, providing a glimpse into Native American history.