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George Washington & Jefferson National Forests
Explore your forests
From lush woods and cold mountain streams to unique mountaintop balds, over 1.8 million acres of Appalachian forests in Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky are yours to explore.
Highlights
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Firewood Cutting
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Passes
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Maps
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2024 Recreation Reservations
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Interactive Visitor Use Map
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Forest Orders
Recent News
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Forest Service George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Closures Due to Hurricane Helene
Release Date: Oct 2, 2024
Spotlights
Project Frees a Stream - and Trapped Trout
The George Washington and Jefferson National Forest partners with Trout Unlimited to complete a project improving stream health.
Forest Receives Award for Habitat Management
The National Wild Turkey Foundation awarded the Forest the “Making Tracks” award in conservation achievements.
Resource Advisory Committee (RAC)
The RAC works with the forest and partners to improve conditions via projects that provide local jobs, restore landscapes, enhance recreation, combat invasive species and engage youth.
Forest Health
The Forest Service manages the national forests for multiple uses. We aim to protect, restore, and enhance forest ecosystems.
Alerts & Warnings
- Closed Districts - Clinch and Mount Rogers
- Brandywine Campground Closed
- Hone Quarry Campground Closed
- Closures on Mount Rogers NRA
- State of Emergency in Virginia
- Balcony Falls to Skimmer Transmission Line Reconstruction Project
- Beartree Lake restoration project facility changes
- Low Moor Shooting Range to Temporarily Close
- Temporary Delays - Mount Rogers NRA Roads