Horsepen Lake Wildlife Management Area on the Land Conservation Assistance Network

Horsepen Lake Wildlife Management Area
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last updated: April 2023

The area consists of 2,910 acres of rolling hills with numerous small streams and beaver ponds. It is situated on the southeastern part of the Slate River drainage at an elevation of about 500 feet. The area supports extensive pine and hardwood forests. The hardwoods include a mixture of mature oaks and hickory. Areas of forest regeneration include both hardwood and pine. Mature bottomland hardwoods along the many streams round out the timber types on the management area.

Recreational Opportunities on this WMA

Hunting
Trapping
Primitive Camping
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Birding
Boat Ramp

Facilities

A concrete ramp offers good boating access to the lake. Parking is available on more than a dozen parking lots placed throughout the area. A shelter on the ridge overlooking the lake is provided for your picnic lunch.

Directions

Situated near U. S. Route 60 in Buckingham County, the area is approximately 65 miles west of Richmond and 40 miles south of Charlottesville. Access to the area is from U.S. Route 60 at Buckingham Courthouse, the closest town. Just west of the courthouse take route 638 south to the management area.

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