| First Mountain State Forest | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
  Location within Virginia | |
| Location | Rockingham County, Virginia |
| Nearest city | Harrisonburg, VA |
| Coordinates | 38°25′56.5″N 78°40′35.8″W / 38.432361°N 78.676611°W |
| Area | 573.4 acres (232.0 ha) |
| Established | October 2019 |
| Governing body | Virginia Department of Forestry |
| First Mountain State Forest | |
First Mountain State Forest is a state forest located in Rockingham County, Virginia northwest of the town of Elkton. The land is adjoined with George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.[1] The land was dedicated as the 25th state forest by Governor Ralph Northam on 7 October 2019.[2]
- ^ "First Mountain State Forest". Virginia Department of Forestry. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
- ^ "First Mountain State Forest Dedication". Virginia Department of Forestry. Retrieved November 11, 2021.