Recreation
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.
Recreation opportunities abound on the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests.
Stony Fork Campground
Site Open
Stony Fork is located in a natural forest setting at the foot of Big Walker Mountain and adjacent to the Big Walker Scenic Byway. A short drive from I-77 and I-81, the campground is popular with…
Straight Fork Ridge Trail (Forest Trail #204)
This trail is a moderately difficult multiple-use trail connecting the Devil's Fork Trail (Forest Trail #210) to Forest Road #237.Trail Open To:
Sulphur Spring Trail (Forest Trail #3001)
The Sulphur Spring Trail leaves Forest Road #35 (Petites Gap Road) and travels up Sulphur Spring Hollow, then leaves the hollow and sidehills along the ridges, crossing Forest Trail #1 (Appalachian…
Sunrise Cabin
Site Open
This beautiful two story home of more that 2500 square feet features four bedrooms and two baths. It has electricity and a large kitchen with refrigerator, stove, and sink. There are beautiful wooden…
The Pines Campground
Site Open
The Pines is a rustic campground in a wooded setting, located adjacent to Barbour's Creek, a stocked trout stream. Most of the campsites are designed for tents, but small recreation vehicles can be…
Todd Lake Recreation Area
Site Open
Visitors to Todd Lake Recreation Area enjoy a historic campground complete with a wheelchair accessible beach. A children’s playground, plenty of open fields, grills, and picnic tables make this…
Tomahawk Pond Day Use Area
Site Open
Come spend the entire day at Tomahawk Pond! For a fun and relaxing angling experience, utilize one of the accessible platforms or treasure a simple picnic with family or friends. Birdwatchers should…
Tower Hill Mountain (Forest Trail #452)
This trail traverses through a mixed hardwood forest and provides access to the top of Tower Hill Mountain. Enjoy the solitude of a quiet and less-traveled area.Trail Open To:
Trout Pond Recreation Area
Site Open
Trout Pond Recreation Area boasts two beautiful lakes: Rock Cliff Lake and Trout Pond. Relax on a sandy mountain beach or fish for stocked trout while kids splash in the cool waters of Rock Cliff…
Tuscarora - Bear Wallow Trail (Forest Trail #405.2
The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) maintains and manages the approximate 250 mile Tuscarora Trail that is located in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. The trail follows an…