| Hawks State Forest | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
  Location within Virginia  Hawks State Forest (the United States) | |
| Location | Carroll County, Virginia |
| Nearest city | Lambsburg, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 36°36′12″N80°46′20″W / 36.60333°N 80.77222°W |
| Area | 121 acres (49 ha) |
| Established | 1996 |
| Governing body | Virginia Department of Forestry |
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