Current Conditions
ONGOING FIRES AND EMERGENCIES
There are no fires burning on the forest at this time.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
The West Side Shooting Range on the North River Ranger District is now open.
The Elizabeth Furnace Family
Campground and Day Use Area will
have reduced services during the
2008 summer season. Due to a faulty
water system the flush
toilet/shower buildings will be
closed as well as the dump station
and hydrants. There will be no
water in the Day-Use area. Campers
can get water from the hand-pump
located near the campground
entrance. Vault toilets will be
open in both the campground and the
picnic area. Reduced fees of $10.00
per night per site will be
collected. It is anticipated that
the water system will once again be
operational for the 2010 season. We
apologize for any inconvenience
this may cause.
DISTRICT ADVISORIES
This section may contain any alerts, warnings, or closings that
affect your plans and safety. Please contact the individual Ranger
District for further information on road closings and weather conditions
in that district.
| Clinch
Ranger District |
| Contact: (276) 328-2931 |
| No advisories at this time. |
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| North
River Ranger District |
| Contact: (540) 432-0187, toll-free number 866-904-0240 |
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| Glenwood/Pedlar
Ranger District |
| Contact: (540) 291-2188 |
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| James
River Ranger District |
| Contact: (540) 962-2214 |
No advisories at this time. |
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| Lee
Ranger District |
| Contact: (540) 984-4101 |
April 22, 2009: Access to the Cub Run and Big Mountain areas in Page County may be affected between April 27 and the end of October 2009. A Forest Service contractor is replacing two low water bridges. The first to be replaced is the crossing near Catherine Furnace where Roaring Run empties into Cub Run. While this section is closed, access will be available from Runkles Gap Road (State Route 636) in Rockingham County. The second low water crossing to be replaced is located at the confluence of Cub Run and Pitt Springs. While this section is closed, access to Pitt Springs Road will be via Newport on Sate Route 685, and access to Cub Run will be available from Runkles Gap Road.
OHV and ATV operators are required to purchase a recreation permit to use this trail system. Permits are available for $5 for one day, $12 for 3 consecutive days, or $30 for an annual permit. These are available from the Lee Ranger District Office in Edinburg and from a number of vendors. For more information, see http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/lee/recreation/ohv/index.shtml.
There is currently no water available at the Wolf Gap recreation area until further notice.
The Elizabeth Furnace Family Campground and Day Use Area
will have reduced services until further notice.
Due to a faulty water system the flush toilet/shower buildings
will be closed as well as the dump station and hydrants. There
will be no water in the Day-Use area. Campers can get water
from the hand-pump located near the campground entrance. Vault
toilets will be open in both the campground and the picnic
area. Reduced fees of $10.00 per night per site will be collected.
We apologize for any inconvenience
this may cause. |
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| Mount
Rogers National Recreation Area |
| Contact: (276) 783-5196 |
New River Campground is CLOSED.
There may be delays
in opening portions of
campground in the spring
of 2009 because of a
water line replacement
projects. Call
800-628-7202 for
updates.
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| Eastern
Divide Ranger District |
| Contact: (540)552-4641 |
March 25, 2009: The Forest Service has announced the immediate closure of Patterson Creek Road, FS #184, located in Craig and Botetourt counties. This closure is necessary to halt extensive illegal OHV use and repair resource damage that this use has caused. More information >>>
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| Warm
Springs Ranger District |
| Contact: (540) 839-2521 |
| No advisories at this time.
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ROAD CONDITIONS
Check here for the list of district roads that are opened October
1st until early January. All other roads on the district are either
open year round or gated year round.
Check here for road conditions from the Virginia Department of
Transportation.
WEATHER
For the current weather conditions in the Blacksburg and Wytheville
areas, please check the National
Weather Service. Weather information is derived from National
Weather Service data.
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