title: Shannondale Springs Wildlife Management Area
text: # Shannondale Springs Wildlife Management Area
  
  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.
  
  ## Hunting, Trapping and Fishing
  
  Hunting opportunities in Shannondale Springs WMA include deer, mourning dove, raccoon, squirrel, turkey, waterfowl, Bear and woodcock.
  
  Trapping opportunities can include beaver, gray fox, red fox, mink, muskrat, opossum, raccoon, and skunk.
  
  Fishing opportunities in the Shenandoah River include rock bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, and panfish.
  
  Camping is not allowed at the WMA. A boat ramp is available to access the Shenandoah River.
  
  