Coastal Forest Wildlife Management Area: hunting, parking and access
Coastal Forest Wildlife Management Area is 6,207 acres of Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources land in Accomack County. DWR's maps show 26 parking areas. The 2026-27 firearms deer season on the WMA runs November 14 to January 2.
Data updated October 2026. Boundary, parking, gates and roads: DWR's WMA maps. Seasons: DWR Deer Hunting Regulations and Seasons.
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| Size | 6,207 acres (DWR) |
|---|---|
| County | Accomack County |
| DWR region | Region 1 |
| Parking areas | 26 |
| Other facilities DWR maps | 3 information hubs |
| Firearms deer season, 2026-27 | November 14 to January 2 |
| Nearest towns | Mappsburg (next to it), Makemie Park (next to it) and Mappsville (next to it) |
Where do you park on Coastal Forest WMA?
DWR maps 26 parking areas on Coastal Forest WMA, listed north to south.
| Lot | Latitude, longitude | Kind (DWR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37.99921, -75.55741 | Parking |
| 2 | 37.99481, -75.49620 | Parking |
| 3 | 37.97691, -75.47580 | Parking |
| 4 | 37.97631, -75.50250 | Parking |
| 5 | 37.96251, -75.56760 | Parking |
| 6 | 37.95231, -75.55600 | Parking |
| 7 | 37.95071, -75.51290 | Parking |
| 8 | 37.94851, -75.55260 | Parking |
| 9 | 37.93261, -75.51220 | Parking |
| 10 | 37.92531, -75.56790 | Parking |
| 11 | 37.92031, -75.58050 | Parking |
| 12 | 37.89941, -75.58071 | Parking |
| 13 | 37.86981, -75.60920 | Parking |
| 14 | 37.84661, -75.62400 | Parking |
| 15 | 37.84631, -75.62380 | Parking |
| 16 | 37.79941, -75.68170 | Parking |
| 17 | 37.78811, -75.67610 | Parking |
| 18 | 37.68661, -75.83470 | Parking |
| 19 | 37.68651, -75.78510 | Parking |
| 20 | 37.68301, -75.81090 | Parking |
| 21 | 37.68251, -75.79370 | Parking |
| 22 | 37.62031, -75.77430 | Parking |
| 23 | 37.60371, -75.73360 | Parking |
| 24 | 37.60181, -75.78971 | Parking |
| 25 | 37.59471, -75.72570 | Parking |
| 26 | 37.58711, -75.75480 | Parking |
Source: DWR WMA facilities (parking, gates, boat ramps, ranges).
What roads and trails does Coastal Forest WMA have?
DWR's road layer shows no roads or trails for this WMA.
Other facilities on DWR's map: 3 information hubs.
Sources: DWR WMA roads and trails; DWR WMA facilities (parking, gates, boat ramps, ranges). Miles measured by FilledTag from DWR's lines.
When can you hunt deer on Coastal Forest WMA in 2026-27?
DWR's public lands table gives Coastal Forest WMA its own firearms deer season: November 14 to January 2, with either-sex days November 14-January 2 (full season). Early archery runs October 3 to November 13 statewide.
| County | WMA acres in it | Private land firearms season | Deer killed (whole county) | Bears (whole county) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accomack County | 6,169 | November 14 to January 2 | 3,192 (2025) |
Seasons: DWR Deer Hunting Regulations and Seasons. Harvest: DWR Deer Kill Data; DWR Black Bear Harvest by County.
How do you get to Coastal Forest WMA?
Highways within five miles: US 13, VA 180, VA 175, VA 178, VA 316 and VA 183. Nearest towns: Mappsburg (next to it), Makemie Park (next to it), Mappsville (next to it) and Keller (next to it).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Coastal Forest WMA?
DWR sets the 2026-27 firearms deer season on Coastal Forest WMA at November 14 to January 2, with either-sex days November 14-January 2 (full season). Early archery runs October 3 to November 13 statewide.
Where do you park on Coastal Forest WMA?
DWR maps 26 parking areas on Coastal Forest WMA. The coordinates of each are in the table on this page; the first is at 37.9763, -75.5025.
How big is Coastal Forest WMA?
6,207 acres by DWR's records, in Accomack County.
How many deer are killed in Accomack County, where Coastal Forest WMA is?
DWR counted 3,192 deer in Accomack County in 2025-26: 1,140 antlered bucks and 1,764 does. DWR does not publish a separate count for the WMA.
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Where these facts come from
- Boundary and acres: DWR Wildlife Management Areas. Parking, gates and facilities: DWR WMA facilities (parking, gates, boat ramps, ranges). Roads: DWR WMA roads and trails.
- Seasons: DWR Deer Hunting Regulations and Seasons. County harvest: DWR Deer Kill Data; DWR Black Bear Harvest by County.
- Public land around it: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US 4.1). Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, places.
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