Cumberland State Forest

State Forest · Cumberland · Piedmont Virginia

Cumberland State Forest is Virginia's second-largest state forest, situated in the central Piedmont between Richmond and Farmville. The forest provides reliable deer and turkey hunting in a mix of pine and hardwood habitats managed on a sustainable timber rotation. Bear Creek Lake State Park, located within the forest, offers additional facilities though hunting is restricted near the park. The network of forest roads allows hunters to access remote interior stands.

Quick Facts

16,233

Acres

5

Game Types

Moderate

Pressure

State Forest

Type

Game Available

Deer Turkey Squirrel Rabbit Dove

Terrain

Gently rolling Piedmont with managed pine plantations, mixed hardwood drains, and a central lake

Features & Amenities

Bear Creek Lake Forest road network Primitive camping Managed timber Multi-use trails

Location

Cumberland State Forest is located in Cumberland County, in Piedmont Virginia.