Public land that may allow hunting in Rockbridge County, Virginia
8 listed public land units overlap Rockbridge County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Virginia unit.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington National Forest National Forest land | 961,016 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Augusta County, Bath County + 11 more |
| Jefferson National Forest National Forest land | 712,425 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Craig County, Bland County + 17 more |
| Goshen and Little North Mountain Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 33,307 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Rockbridge County, Augusta County |
| Short Hills Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 4,313 | Not recorded | Open access | Rockbridge County, Botetourt County |
| Moore's Creek State Forest State forest | 2,365 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Rockbridge County |
| George Washington and Jefferson National Forest National Forest land | 870 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Alleghany County, Montgomery County + 4 more |
| Lake Robinson State Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 526 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Rockbridge County |
| Short Hills State wildlife / game area | 82 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Rockbridge County |