Maps & Publications
Plan your visit to the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Interactive Visitor Map
Use this interactive map to see where your outdoor adventure will take you! Navigate this map to find trails, campgrounds, and many other recreation opportunities.
Digital Maps and Maps for Mobile Devices
After you plan your visit, download an app and a map to carry with your on your visit.
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Avenza Maps™
Avenza Maps™ is a mobile map app that allows you to download maps for offline use on your iOS and Android smartphone or tablet.
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Forest Service Visitor Map App
Keep the interactive Forest Visitor Map in your pocket with the app. Download the forest map prior to heading out to the forest and you will be able to access trail, road, and facility information even if you do not have cell phone coverage.
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FSTopo
FSTopo is the Forest Service's series of large scale topographic maps.
Purchase Paper Maps
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Ranger District Offices
Maps are sold at our Ranger District Offices, including National Geographic Trails Illustrated maps. Please note that maps are not available from the Supervisor's Office.
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Potomac Appalachian Trail Club Store
The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, a partner who maintains multiple trails on the northern end of the George Washington National Forest, offers numerous maps and trail guides.
Data and Mapping Tools
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Forest Service GeoData Clearinghouse
Through the Geodata Clearinghouse, you can find datasets related to forests and grasslands, including maps you can download, raster data, and links to other resources.
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Geospatial Data Discovery
The U.S. Forest Service open data site is configured to help our partners and the public discover geospatial data published by the Agency. Use it together with your data to create maps, apps and other information products.
Alerts & Warnings
- Some recreation sites in SW Virginia temporarily closed due to storm impacts
- Saint Mary’s River Trail will be intermittently closed in August and September
- Current Lake Moomaw Information
- Effective July 1, 2022, Virginia law permits hunting on Sunday
- Grindstone camping limited in 2022
- Temp Closure: Rocky Run ATV trail, Second Mountain, Long Run Road
- Some roads and trails closed in Rockingham County VA and Pendleton County WV