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  • Recreation Sites Open for Visitors on the Clinch Ranger District

    Release Date: May 5, 2021  

  • Forest Service seeks help discouraging graffiti at Bear Rock

    Release Date: May 11, 2020  

  • George Washington and Jefferson National Forests temporarily shutting down all day-use areas

    Release Date: Apr 2, 2020  

  • George Washington and Jefferson National Forests announce temporary shutdown of recreation areas, campgrounds amid COVID-19 concerns

    Release Date: Mar 26, 2020  

  • Forest Service Planning Changes to Recreation Offerings this Season

    Release Date: May 6, 2019  

  • Forest Service Proposes Annual Permit Fee Increase

    Release Date: Aug 18, 2017  

Alerts & Warnings

  • Effective July 1, 2022, Virginia law permits hunting on Sunday
  • Offices on George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Open to the Public
  • Bolar Mountain Recreation Area Summer Schedule Delayed
  • Bolar Flat Day Use Area at Lake Moomaw Closed for Public Health and Safety
  • 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

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