Goshen and Little North Mountain WMA - Lexington, Virginia

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Price: Pass/Permit Required
Address: Unknown Coordinates: 37.947498, -79.461998
Site Type: Fish and Wildlife Service Status: Official
Open Dates: Year Round Max Stay Length: 14 Days
Road Type: Unknown Miles to Paved Road: Unknown
Number of Sites: Unknown Max RV Length : Unknown
Contact Email: dgifweb@dgif.virginia.gov Contact Phone: (540) 248-9360
Website: www.dgif.virginia.gov/wmas/detail.asp?pid=23



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$4 per day for a day pass, $23 for a yearly pass, or one of the acceptable licenses/waivers. More information below.

Goshen and Little North Mountain are primarily forested, being dominated by upland hardwoods. Elevations on the area range from 1,326 to 3,400 feet. The steepest topography is on the Goshen parcel. It is here, also, that a particularly unique habitat, the “Meadow Ground” is located, providing a valuable, native herbaceous habitat. The Little North Mountain parcel lies in both Augusta and Rockbridge Counties. The narrow configuration follows the ridge of the mountain for which it’s named. Three major mountains, Bratton, Forge, and Hogback make up the Goshen parcel.

Many parking areas are open seasonally for hunting access, however, the main lot appears to be open year round.

Directions

The southern portion of the area is 12 miles west of Lexington via state route 39 or I-64. The northern portion of the area is ten miles west of Staunton via state routes 254 and 42. See the map for further detail.

New Rules for Virginia WMAs
As of Jan 1, 2012, all Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries areas — pretty much any state WMA area — now requires either a valid VA (or non-resident VA) hunting license, fishing license, VA boat registration, or a paid Access Permit (daily, yearly, or group) to set foot on DGIF WMA lands. Waivers are only for those on official federal, state, or local government business, visiting graves, those 16 and younger, and those assisting disabled hunters who possess valid disabled hunter licenses. If you’re simply passing through via road, river, or the Appalachian Trail, you don’t need a pass, either.

Basically, all campsites in Virginia under the Fish and Wildlife category now cost a minimum of $4 per day for a day pass, $23 for a yearly pass, or one of the above licenses/waivers. Saltwater fishing licenses aren’t valid. (EDIT: freshwater licenses are $23/yr for residents). Learn more about the Access Permit »


Amenities:
- Near Water
Activities:
- Hiking Trails
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Wildlife Viewing
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