| Bourassa State Forest | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
  Location within Virginia | |
| Location | Bedford County, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 37°4′45″N 79°31′26″W / 37.07917°N 79.52389°W |
| Area | 288 acres (117 ha) |
| Governing body | Virginia Department of Forestry |
Bourassa State Forest is a 288-acre (117 ha) state forest located in Bedford County, Virginia, north of Smith Mountain Lake. It is used primarily for timber production, as an outdoor lab, and as a wildlife sanctuary.[1] The forest is adjacent to the Smith Mountain Cooperative Wildlife Management Area.[2]
Bourassa State Forest is owned and maintained by the Virginia Department of Forestry. It is open to the public for horseback riding and hiking; hunting, camping, and motorized vehicles are prohibited.[3] Some uses may require visitors to possess a valid State Forest Use Permit.[1]
- ^ a b "Virginia's State Forests". Virginia Department of Forestry. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
- ^ McGarvey, Jason (February 4, 2009). "VOF Finalizes 5,000-Acre Smith Mountain Easement". Virginia Outdoors Foundation. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
- ^ "Bourassa State Forest". Virginia Department of Forestry. Retrieved January 21, 2017.