Welcome to the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests

 

The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests stretch along the ruggedly beautiful Appalachian Mountains, extending from one end of Virginia to the other and even crossing into parts of West Virginia and Kentucky.  Whether you are driving a back-country road, enjoying our glorious fall colors, using binoculars to spot colorful neo-tropical birds, or savoring the peacefulness of wilderness, remember that national forests are special places.

 

For additional information on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, go to the About the Forest section.

Recent News


Features

Forest Service Approves Secure Rural Schools Projects

Resource Advisory Committee LogoThe George Washington and Jefferson National Forests have approved 10 projects and one alternate project to receive funding under Title II of the Secure Rural Schools Act…


Flatwoods Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Job Corps LogoThe U.S. Forest Service operates 28 Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers (JCCCCs) spaning seven Forest Service regions...

Spotlights

Wildfire Prevention

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Learn how to make your community Firewise...

Special Places Page

Virginia Creeper Trail

Special Places on the GWJ National Forests...