List of National Natural Landmarks in Virginia


The following table lists the ten National Natural Landmarks within Virginia in the eastern United States. They are administered by the United States National Park Service.
NameImageDateLocationCountyOwnershipDescription
Butler Cave- Breathing CaveBathPrivateTwo major cave systems that contain a waterfall, a natural bridge, unusually fine crystalline formations, and an underground lake. Access is managed by the Butler Cave Conservation Society.
Caledon Natural AreaKing GeorgeState One of the best examples of oak-tulip poplar-dominated virgin upland forest in the country.
Charles C. Steirly Natural AreaSussexState A small, essentially virgin stand of climax bald cypress-water tupelo swamp forest.
Grand CavernsAugustaMunicipalContains unique shield formations as well as draperies, flowstone, stalactites and stalagmites.
Great Dismal SwampSuffolk CityFederal A remnant of the original Great Dismal Swamp.
Luray CavernsPagePrivateA cave ornately decorated with cascades, columns, stalactites, stalagmites and pools.
Montpelier ForestOrangePrivateA mature forest dominated primarily by tulip poplar and spicebush, located on the grounds of President James Madison's Montpelier estate.
Rich HoleRockbridgeFederal An outstanding example of a "cove" hardwood forest.
Seashore Natural AreaVirginia BeachState Contains parallel dunes that are densely wooded with two distinct forest types of semitropical character.
Virginia Coast ReserveAccomack, NorthamptonPrivateRelatively undisturbed barrier island-lagoon complex. A refuge for migratory shorebirds, waterfowl and colonial nesting birds.