The Sherando Lake Recreation Area in the Glenwood-Pedlar Ranger District remains closed. We are working on a gradual reopening of Sherando Lake Recreation Area, but no timeline for this opening has been established.
We are working to determine the best path forward to safely reopen. All re-openings will consider health and safety recommendations, including state-wide orders, employee safety, and the availability of personal protective equipment and trained personnel, as reflected in CDC, state, and local guidance. We appreciate your patience.
In coordination with state and local health and safety guidelines, National Forests remain open; however, recreation services at our facilities may be changed, suspended or offered through alternate approaches as we manage for the health and safety of our work force and the public. Check our recreation page for the current status of recreation sites.
The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests is reopening some of the sites that were temporarily shut down. The decision to reopen recreation areas is being done on a case-by-case basis. See the recent news release for a schedule for reopening recreation sites.
All openings will consider health and safety recommendations, employee safety and the availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) and trained personnel, as reflected in CDC, state and local guidance.
Hicksville Road (FS 61471) in Bland County is closed to motor vehicle use for the installation of a powerline. The road will reopen when the project is complete.
Please call the Eastern Divide District for the most current information. (540) 552-4641
The Sandy Flats Shelter on the Iron Mountain Trail in Washington County, Virginia has been completely removed due to damage from a fallen tree. A sunken fire pit and composting privy will remain. The area can continue to be used for camping.
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