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.
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…
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 - Little N. Mountain (Forest TR #405.4)
Site Open
Ascends from Fetzer Gap to ridge of Little North Mountain, goes south and descends to Sheffer Gap, crosses Cedar Creek, and ascends to ridge of Paddy Mountain (state line).  The trail follows an…
Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail
Site Temporarily Closed
The Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail occupies the bed of what was once a rugged mountain railroad between Abingdon and the Virginia-North Carolina border about a mile east of Whitetop…
Walnut Flats Campground
Site Open
This small, primitive campground is well suited for tent camping but also accommodates small recreation vehicles. It has shaded sites clustered around a grassy opening surrounded by forest. Flat Top…
Walter Robinson Canoe Access Point
Site Open
Spend the day canoeing on the clean waters of the highly regarded Cowpasture River. This access point travels past the National Champion Yellow Buckeye, whose diameter is nearly 25 feet!
Walton Tract Canoe Access Point
Site Open
The Walton Tract Canoe Access Point is located on a former dairy farm along the Cowpasture River. In addition to canoeing, there are opportunities for fishing and hiking. Follow the hiking signs…
West Side Shooting Range
Site Open
This site offers both rifle and handgun shooting ranges with covered shooting platforms and benches. Eight lanes are available. Shotguns, clay or skeet shooting is prohibited.Please bring your own…
White Cedar Horse Camp
Site Open
Built in 2006, this campground is located on top of Flat Top Mountain. It is perfect for camping with horses; there is plenty of shade and every site has a metal pipe corral. White Cedar’s main…