What is George Washington National Forest?

George Washington National Forest is a national forest.

Who manages George Washington National Forest?

George Washington National Forest is managed by USFS.

Which campgrounds in George Washington National Forest can you reserve?

9 campgrounds in George Washington National Forest are bookable through Recreation.gov. Ranger tracks their live availability and can text you when a sold-out site opens up.

George Washington National Forest

Live campground availability and reservations for George Washington National Forest, plus trails, weather, and things to do before you book.

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Overview

A look at what's here, how big it is, and what it gets known for.

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Best time to visit

A 12-month score that blends historical weather, average crowds from NPS visitation, and historical campsite availability. Higher means better.

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Coming up

Upcoming events and dated closures from the National Park Service, plus the months this park tends to be at its best.

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Campgrounds in this park

Camp Roosevelt Recreation Area

federal

Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp

federal

Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area

federal

Lee Ranger District

federal

Lewis Mountain Campground

federal

North River Ranger District

federal

Sherando Lake Group Camp

federal

Sherando Lake Group Picnic Shelter

federal

Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping

federal

Big Ridge Camp Ground

Campgrounds nearby

Campgrounds within roughly 25 miles of the park centroid. Click any to see availability and details on Recreation.gov.

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Top trails near this park

Trails within 15 mi of the park centroid, sorted by distance.

Still Run Forest Road Spur

0 mi away easy

Still Run Forest Road

1 mi away easy

Rowland Forest Road

1 mi away easy

Charlie Lick Forest Road

1 mi away easy

Roland Road

1 mi away easy

Trails in this park

Trails within the park's bounding region. Difficulty is computed from length, elevation gain, and grade.

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Text me when a site opens

Reservable campgrounds in George Washington National Forest book up fast. Get one text the moment a site frees up, so you can grab it on Recreation.gov.

Current NPS alerts

Official alerts from the National Park Service. Always defer to current NPS guidance over any plan from Ranger.

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Reviews

Trip notes from other Ranger users. Conditions and crowds change with the season.

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George Washington National Forest

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Best time to visit

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