National Forest Alerts

Blasting activities associated with the Mountain Valley Pipeline Project will occur as early as Thursday, October 19 in and adjacent to the Jefferson National Forest at the top of Sinking […]

Beginning Tuesday, October 10, 2023, the Forest Service will temporarily close a quarter mile of North River Road %3AForest Service Road 95%3A in Augusta County, Virginia, to repair a section

Blasting activities associated with the Mountain Valley Pipeline Project will occur as early as Monday, October 9 in and adjacent to the Jefferson National Forest at the top of Sinking

Starting October 1, 2023, the Forest Service is seeking nominations to fill 11 positions on the Southern Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee. The group meets 1-2 times per year and

Straight Branch Shelter on Iron Mountain Trail %3AForest Trail #301%3A will be closed for re-roofing and repairs from October 2nd – October 13th. For more information contact the Mount Rogers

Due to a major water leak, there is no water available at the Pat Jennings Visitor Center. The office is closed on Thursday, September 21 and Friday, September 22. AT

Multiple Forest roads in Rockingham County, VA and Pendleton County, WV are temporarily closed. Closures include: Rocky Run ATV trail, Second Mountain Road %3AForest Road #502%3A, Long Run Road %3AForest

Overnight parking in the Pat Jennings Visitor Center parking lot at the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area is not allowed, but there is parking across the highway from the entrance

The Craig Creek footbridge on the Appalachian Trail has been removed for public safety. Hikers can utilize a nearby stream crossing detour. More details are available here.

There have been multiple bear sightings in and near campgrounds, recreation areas, and on popular trails. Visitors are urged to remain vigilant in recreating safely in bear country and utilize