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!

 

Temporary Shut Downs: Some facilities and recreation sites are temporarily shutdown. Please see a list of facility closures on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests by visiting: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/gwj/recreation

 

Choose an adventure	Know before you go

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

 

Recent News

• USDA Forest Service invites public feedback on proposed list of deferred maintenance projects for fiscal year 2022

  Release Date: Nov 20, 2020  

• Forest Service temporarily closing Hite Hollow Shooting Range

  Release Date: Nov 19, 2020  

• Forest Service will conduct controlled burn in Montgomery County, Virginia Thursday (11/19) and Friday (11/20)

  Release Date: Nov 19, 2020  

Features

Forest Service Coronavirus (Covid-19) Updates

The Forest Service is taking the risks presented by COVID-19 seriously and is following USDA and CDC public health guidance as we continue to offer services to the public. Visitors to the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests are urged to take the precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

Virginia Resource Advisory Committee seeks new members

Apply today to become a member of the Virginia Resource Advisory Committee (VA-RAC) and help secure funding for critical Forest Service projects.

View All Features

Spotlights

Forest-wide Oak and Woodland Restoration project

We are planning a forest-wide Oak and Woodland Restoration project with a goal to restore oak and woodlands through the management of white pine. Scoping comment period ends Nov 11.