George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest covers 1,790,933 acres across West Virginia.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest map
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Camping on George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
3 campgrounds inside the forest boundary have their own page on campgroundsdb.com, with site counts and reservations:
Steel Bridge Campground (0.9 miles outside the boundary): its sites, fees, and reservations on campgroundsdb.com.
Fire restrictions change by district and season: check the current alerts and restrictions before you go.
Ranger district offices
| Forest Supervisor's Office | Roanoke, WV | Not on record | Not on record |
Public lands next to George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
- Wilderness areaMountain Lake Wilderness lies inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
- National Park Service unitGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest borders Appalachian National Scenic Trail, a National Park Service unit.
- National forestGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest borders Monongahela National Forest.
- State parkLost River State Park is 2.3 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- geo.dot.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- en.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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