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George Washington & Jefferson National Forests
 

Welcome to the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests

 

The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests stretch along the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of Virginia and even cross into parts of West Virginia and Kentucky.  Welcome to your forests!

Choose an adventure

Know before you go
Go Camping! Link to camping information on the forest. Got a Map? Link to available maps for the forest.
Go Hiking! Link to hiking opportunities on the forest. Need a Recreation Pass? Link to information on various passes available for standard amenity fee sit

Check with a local district office to learn about current conditions and restrictions. 

 

Features

North Shenandoah Mountain Restoration and Management Project

Several people stand in a wooded area listening to a forester speak

The Forest Service, the public, communities, and partners are working together to identify restoration and management opportunities in Rockingham County, VA and Pendleton County, WV.


Mount Rogers National Recreation Area App

We have an App! Search Mount Rogers in your app store

Use the new smart phone app to explore the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.


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Spotlights

Mountain Valley Pipeline

The Mountain Valley Pipeline, a natural gas pipeline, proposes to cross 3.5 miles of the Jefferson National Forest.

Atlantic Coast Pipeline

The Atlantic Coast Pipeline, a natural gas pipeline, proposes to cross 5 miles of the Monongahela National Forest and 15 miles of the George Washington National Forest.

 




Special Places Page

Virginia Creeper Trail

Special Places on the GWJ National Forests...


https://www.fs.usda.gov/gwj