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Monongahela National Forest
Plan Your Trip
Check out our Recreation Guide for information about hiking, camping and more.
Welcome to Monongahela National Forest
Scenic vistas, country roads, flowing streams and abundant plant and animal life
Monongahela National Forest was established in 1920 and encompasses one of the most ecologically diverse areas in the United States. Elevations range from just under 1,000 feet to 4,863 feet above sea level. Monongahela National Forest is a working forest providing timber, water, grazing, minerals and recreational opportunities. Explore your Forest!
Recent News
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Laneville Bridge on Forest Road 19 is Closed
Release Date: Aug 1, 2022
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Forest Service Closes Blue Bend Recreation Area & Campground Due to High Water
Release Date: Jul 28, 2022
Features
Partners Restore Habitat for West Virginia Northern Flying Squirrel
Thanks to innovative partnerships and a variety of landscape-scale restoration projects, the Monongahela is seeing a resurgence of the red spruce ecosystem and a thriving population of the once-endangered northern flying squirrel.
Mower Tract Restoration Project
Purchased by the Forest Service in the late 1980s, the 40,000-acre Mower Tract is located on Cheat Mountain and has been the focus of red spruce restoration for over 10 years. The goal of the Mower Tract restoration is to re-establish native red spruce forests, increase the water storage capacity of Cheat Mountain, improve water quality in the Shavers Fork watershed, and provide wildlife corridors for vulnerable and threatened species.
Spotlights
2020 Centennial
Monongahela National Forest celebrated its100th anniversary in 2020. Look back on the history and the special events that commemorated this achievement in land stewardship.
General Forest Rules
Planning a trip to Monongahela National Forest? Here is what you need to know to keep yourself safe and help us protect this special public land.
Timber Contracting
Interested in how we manage timber sales? Our timber contracting page has been recently updated with details on timber management and guides for business with the Forest Service.
