Monongahela National Forest Continues to Offer Virtual Services

Monongahela National Forest continues to offer virtual services at this time. Many recreation sites are closed for winter. See our recreation conditions report for current conditions of trails and campgrounds or call your local Forest Service office for information and assistance.

Monongahela National Forest provides visitors with scenic vistas, country roads, flowing streams and abundant plant and animal life. It 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!

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Recent News

• Allowable Use of Motor Vehicles on Monongahela National Forest Roads and Trails

  Release Date: Dec 3, 2020  

• Forest Road 251 Closed in Pocahontas County on Monongahela National Forest

  Release Date: Nov 23, 2020  

• USDA Forest Service Invites Public Feedback on Proposed List of Deferred Maintenance Projects for Fiscal Year 2022

  Release Date: Nov 23, 2020  

Features

Appalachian Conservation Corps Joins the Effort to Restore Minelands

Appalachian Conservation Corps is a non-profit, AmeriCorps-affiliated organization that works on public lands throughout the greater Shenandoah Valley region. Members are 18-25 years old and work in crews. Each crew is tasked with conservation projects that they complete while camping onsite up to ten days at a time, known as a hitch. The Appalachian Conservation Corps provides members with a hands-on learning experience suitable for a wide range of skill levels, which attracts participants from diverse backgrounds and varied career paths.

Boardwalk Repairs Continue at the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area

Gauley District Youth Conservation Corps and the residential Youth Conservation Crew expected to continue boardwalk repairs at the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area until late September.

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Spotlights

Climbing Management Plan Meetings

Attend a virtual planning workshop or submit comments, questions, or suggestions to our Climbing Management Plan (CMP) to address issues and concerns related to climbing.

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.