Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 CDT Sherando Lake Recreation Area remains closed The Sherando Lake Recreation Area in the Glenwood-Pedlar Ranger District remains closed. We are working on a gradual reopening of Sherando Lake Recreation Area, but no timeline for this opening has been established.
We are working to determine the best path forward to safely reopen. All re-openings will consider health and safety recommendations, including state-wide orders, employee safety, and the availability of personal protective equipment and trained personnel, as reflected in CDC, state, and local guidance. We appreciate your patience.
Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 CDT Recreation area temporary closures and reopenings in response to COVID-19 In coordination with state and local health and safety guidelines, National Forests remain open; however, recreation services at our facilities may be changed, suspended or offered through alternate approaches as we manage for the health and safety of our work force and the public. Check our recreation page for the current status of recreation sites.
The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests is reopening some of the sites that were temporarily shut down. The decision to reopen recreation areas is being done on a case-by-case basis. See the recent news release for a schedule for reopening recreation sites.
All openings will consider health and safety recommendations, employee safety and the availability of personal protective equipment %3APPE%3A and trained personnel, as reflected in CDC, state and local guidance.
