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

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

 

Recent News

• National Forest to conduct controlled burns for wildlife habitat improvement and to reduce the risk of wildfire

  Release Date: Mar 21, 2019  

• Forest Service to Conduct Controlled Burn for Grindstone Mountain in Augusta County Today

  Release Date: Mar 20, 2019  

• Forest Service conducting the Neal Run/Little Neal prescribed fire in Bath County

  Release Date: Mar 19, 2019  

• Forest Service to Conduct Controlled Burn for the Marshall Tract and Rail Hollow Area in Bath County Today

  Release Date: Mar 19, 2019  

Features

North Shenandoah Mountain Restoration and Management Project

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

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

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Spotlights