Description
Elevation: 780 ft.
Shenandoah County Park consists of 65.5 acres of mixed woods and fields hosting numerous woodland birds. While walking along the with a one-mile paved loop trail, search for Indigo Bunting, American Robin, Chipping Sparrow, and Fish Crow along the edges of the wooded areas. Once inside the forest, listen for the familiar sounds of Carolina Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Wren, and Eastern Towhee. Careful inspection of the mixed deciduous forest should yield several less obvious finds such as white bird’s nest fungus, minute cones filled with small white spores resembling eggs in a bird’s nest. The neighboring fields host eastern tiger swallowtails and red-banded hairstreaks. Common whitetail dragonflies could also be spotted cruising past.
Wildlife Sightings
103 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at Shenandoah County Park:
- Mourning Dove
- Chimney Swift
- Turkey Vulture
- Red-shouldered Hawk
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Downy Woodpecker
- Blue Jay
- Fish Crow
- Carolina Chickadee
- Tree Swallow
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2026 | 22 | Patrick Crider |
| 23 May 2026 | 5 | Andy Hudson |
| 5 Jan 2026 | 3 | Tom Norville |
| 25 Sep 2025 | 28 | Misty Wargo |
| 24 Aug 2025 | 15 | Patrick Crider |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- Birdability Report Available
Other Amenities: Bike Trails, Hiking Trails
Accessibility Considerations
This location has a Birdability Site Review available
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Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 380 Park Ln, Maurertown, VA 22644
From Strasburg, head south on US-11 S/Stover Ave and the park entrance will be on the left in approximately 6.2 miles.
Site Information
Access Requirements:
- Daily, sunrise-sunset; admission free
Contact Information:
- Phone: 540-459-6777
- Email: parks@co.shenandoah.va.us
- Visit Website
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