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 Begins Hanging Rock Picnic Area and Trailhead Access Repairs

  Release Date: Jul 16, 2019  

• Forest Service Temporarily Closes Caves and Mines to Public Use

  Release Date: Jul 9, 2019  

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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. 

US Forest Service seeks applicants for recreation advisory committee

We are seeking nominations to fill seven positions on the Southern Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee to serve national forests across the Southeast. The committee is tasked with reviewing and recommending fee changes for the forests in 13 southern states and Puerto Rico.

Nominations are due by Friday May 31, 2019.

Nomination packets are available at http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r8/recreation/racs or by contacting Caroline Mitchell, 501-321-5318, r8_rrac@fs.fed.us. 

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