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

• Forest Service Wildland Fire Update: Kennedy Peak Fire in Page County, VA 11/16/19 8:00 AM

  Release Date: Nov 16, 2019  

• Forest Service Wildland Fire Update: Kennedy Peak Fire in Page County, VA 11/15/19 9:00 AM

  Release Date: Nov 15, 2019  

• Forest Service Temporarily Closes Section of Forest Road 16 for repairs

  Release Date: Nov 8, 2019  

Features

New fees proposed for three Forest campgrounds

The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests are interested in hearing your comments on proposed new fees for three campgrounds.

Fees are increasing at some Forest recreation sites this year

Fees are increasing at some recreation sites on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests beginning in 2019.  See what sites are affected. 

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