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.
Hone Quarry Campground
Site Open
Hone Quarry Campground is within one mile of Hone Quarry Reservoir. Nearby trailheads lead to popular rock climbing areas. Highlights of the campground include a picturesque stream, a hike to a…
Hopper Creek Group Campground
Site Open
Hopper Creek Group Campground offers a shaded and rustic atmosphere for group tent camping with an open area for activities and a large campfire ring for evening gatherings. Because only one group…
Hurricane Campground
Site Closed
Located along a rushing mountain stream under the shade of hemlock and rhododendron, this campground offers a peaceful setting for quiet evenings around the campfire. While only 2 miles off State…
Hussy Mountain Horse Campground
Site Open
This primitive campground offers three group camping loops, loops across the stream are unavailable due to closed bridge. Each has parking for 4 or 5 vehicles with trailers, wooden picnic tables,…
Interior Whistle Stop Day Use Area
Site Open
The Interior Whistle Stop is a shady picnic area along Big Stony Creek featuring picnic tables, grassy areas, and a child-sized wooden train playground. Big Stony Creek is a stocked trout stream.
Jackson River Canoe Access Points
Site Open
Situated below Gathright Dam, this access point is one of 5 canoe boat launches along the Jackson River. Fishermen will find interest in the utilization of a unique cold water release for trout into…
Lake Keokee Day Use Area
Site Open
Visitors to Lake Keokee Day Use Area enjoy a universally accessible fishing trail and pier.
Lake Moomaw Recreation
Site Closed
Lake Moomaw is a popular outdoor recreation destination offering multiple campgrounds, swim beaches, boating ramps, fishing piers and scenic trails. Popular with boaters and anglers, the 2,530-acre…
Little Fort Campground
Site Open
Little Fort is a first-come-first-serve minimally developed recreation area located near the meadow that was once a rest stop for a stagecoach line. Enjoy the thrill of riding the largest OHV system…
Locher Tract
Site Open
The Locher Tract is a 378 acre area that was once the Locher family farm, where they mined shale to sell to the brick-making plant across the river in Glasgow. Birdwatchers will enjoy a variety of…