Shannondale Springs Wildlife Management Area
| Shannondale Springs Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) may be found at the Shannondale Springs WMA | |
| Location | Jefferson, West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°13′13″N 77°48′58″W / 39.22028°N 77.81611°W |
| Area | 1,361 acres (5.51 km2) |
| Elevation | 378 ft (115 m) |
| Operator | Wildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources |
Shannondale Springs Wildlife Management Area is located near Charles Town, West Virginia in Jefferson County. Shannondale Springs WMA is located on 1,361 acres (551 ha) of hills covered with oak-hickory woodlands, brushy areas, and open fields.
The WMA is located 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Charles Town, along the Shenandoah River. Access is from Charles Town four miles along State Route 9 to Mission Road, then south on Mission Road to the WMA.