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 will conduct a controlled burn in Bath County, Va. February 21, 2020

  Release Date: Feb 20, 2020  

• Forest Service will conduct controlled burn in Rockingham County, Va today

  Release Date: Feb 19, 2020  

• Forest Service announces opening and closing dates for campgrounds on the Eastern Divide Ranger District

  Release Date: Feb 14, 2020  

• Forest Service plans controlled burns in Bath and Alleghany counties, VA to benefit wildlife habitat and reduce the risk of wildfire

  Release Date: Feb 10, 2020  

Features

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 in 2020.  See what sites are affected. 

Mount Rogers National Recreation Area App

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

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