A closure order has been terminated for Brush Mountain Road in Montgomery County, VA. The prohibition to motor vehicle use was due to hazards associated with stabilization activities for the Mountain Valley Pipeline Project. Unless additional stabilization activities create a hazard, the road will remain open to motor vehicles for the remainder of the standard seasonal period (January 10th, 2018). Please refer to the order for specific details about the areas where closure has been terminated.
Brandywine Recreation Area located in Pendleton County, is now open to the public, please be advised that fee control measures are in place. Due to the flooding rehabilitation some areas are still being worked on.
For more information or questions, please call 540-432-0187.
Due to road damage on private land, adjacent land owners have gated and closed the private land portion of Garden Mountain Road/Round Mountain Road from all public travel. This is no longer a through road; approximately 2.5 miles of the road is inaccessible. The closed private section begins in Burke's Garden on Back Rd/666 and ends after approximately 2 miles. Approximately an additional half mile is closed on the National Forest in order to stop westbound traffic at the last safe turn around.
For additional information, contact the Eastern Divide Ranger District Office at: 540 552 4641.
The Lee Ranger District's Camp Roosevelt Recreation Area has closed for winter due to issues with water resulting from Tropical Storm Florence. Located in Shenandoah County, this recreation has 10 campsites and a group picnic shelter. For information on the status of this area please call the Lee Ranger District office at 540-984-4101.
The Wallace Tract trail bridge (suspension bridge) over the Cowpasture River on Forest Trail #417, in Bath County is temporarily closed due to damage during a high water event following a storm on April 15, 2018.
Forest users should be aware that passage across the Cowpasture River at the Wallace Tract is unavailable at this time.
The USDA Forest Service has issued an emergency road closure order for Forest Road (FR) 69 Jerry’s Run, FR 600 Big Run, FR 366 So Big, FS 277 and 277A Crows Run and Crows Run Spur in Alleghany County due to the major storm event experienced by the region on June 23, 2016. This storm event has made these roads unsafe for vehicle travel.
The road will remail closed until further assessment can be made. If you have any questions, please contact the James River Ranger District office in Covington at 540/962-2214.
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.
Area(s):
Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area, Elizabeth Furnace Family Campground, Elizabeth Furnace Group Campground
Date(s): Oct 18, 2018 - May 31, 2019
The Lee Ranger District's Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area pedestrian bridge crossing Passage Creek is temporarily closed. Access to the Elizabeth Furnace Family Camp and Day Use area is by vehicle traffic only.
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
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