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

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

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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.