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!
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
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Know before you go
Check with a local district office to learn about current conditions and restrictions.
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).