National Forest Alerts

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 […]

The dump station at Elizabeth Furnance Campground is closed due to needed repairs.

Trout Pond Campground is temporarily closed until further due to an issue with the water system. The day use area remains open, but restrooms are closed. Please call the Lee

The Forest Service has been able to repair most water system leaks at Lake Sherando Recreation Area. The Beach Bathhouse, with changing facilities, will reopen Saturday, August 12, 2023. Water

The Forest Service has been able to repair most water system leaks at Lake Sherando Recreation Area. The Beach Bathhouse, with changing facilities, will reopen Saturday 8/10/2023. Water has been

Due to recent aggressive bear behavior, a temporary closure is in place for overnight camping along the Appalachian Trail from Petites Gap Road to the James River Footbridge. This camping

The Forest Service has been able to repair most water system leaks at Lake Sherando Recreation Area. Water has been restored to all Camping Loops and Group Camping shower house

Due to ongoing water system issues, the Sherando Lake Recreation Area water system is closed as of 11 a.m . on Saturday, July 29. All camping loop restrooms and showers

Due to ongoing water system issues, the Sherando Lake Recreation Area water system is closed as of 11 a.m . on Saturday, July 29. All camping loop restrooms and showers

The Sherando Lake day use area bathroom near the swim beach will be closed from Wednesday, 7/26 until Monday, 7/31 for water system repairs. Portable toilets will be avaible for