Elkins, W.Va. —The Monongahela National Forest’s opening dates for developed recreation sites are now available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/monongahela/recreation. Local conditions can affect dates, please check the web often for updates.
Campground and picnic shelter reservations for some sites may be made at www.recreation.gov. Roadside camping, also called dispersed camping or boondocking, is available in many areas of the Forest year-round. For additional details on recreation opportunities and facilities, contact local offices: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/monongahela/offices.
To ensure a safe visit, please remember that cell phone service is unreliable while in the Forest; please take a look at map options available: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/monongahela/maps-guides . For other safety information to prepare for your trip visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/monongahela/safetyethics.
About the Forest Service: The Forest Service has, for more than 100 years, brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Grounded in world-class science and technology — and rooted in communities — the Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. The Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, and maintains the largest wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. The Forest Service also has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 900 million forested acres within the U.S., of which over 130 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.
The Monongahela National Forest spans nearly one million acres across 10 counties in the highlands of West Virginia. The national forest provides clean water, wildlife habitat, productive timber resources, and year-round recreational opportunities. It is a vital part of the region’s economy and culture, while supporting some of the most diverse and scenic landscapes in the Appalachians.
