George Washington & Jefferson National Forests

Hurricane Helene Information

In response to the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene, the following areas on the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area remain closed:

  • Appalachian National Scenic Trail is closed from the parking area at Elk Garden to the TN/VA line.
  • Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail (Forest Service Trail #4575) is closed from Trestle #17 in the Town of Damascus east to Whitetop Station and the North Carolina line.

As we complete assessments of conditions, we will work to open areas when we know they are safe for users.

Please visit our Hurricane Helene Information Page for more information.  

Explore your forests

From lush woods and cold mountain streams to unique mountaintop balds, over 1.8 million acres of Appalachian forests in Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky are yours to explore.

Recreation Guide

Highlights

  • Firewood Cutting

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  • Passes

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  • Maps

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  • 2024 Recreation Reservations

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  • Interactive Visitor Use Map

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  • Forest Orders

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