National Forest Alerts

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

The phoneline at the Supervisor’s Office located in Roanoke, VA is currently nonoperational. Please contact a local district office at this time if in need of immediate assistance.

Hog Camp Road will be closed to motor vehicles beginning at the intersection of Hog Camp Road and Cow Camp Road %3AForest Service Road #520%3A. Depending on weather conditions, the

The phone lines at the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area are currently out of service. The public is urged to call back at another time or contact the Forest Supervisor’s

There have been multiple bear sightings in and near campgrounds, recreation areas, and on popular trails. Visitors are urged to remain vigilant in recreating safely in bear country and utilize

Users should expect delays as the boat launch is intermittently closed to allow construction crews to use heavy equipment near the boat launch for ongoing Bolar Flat Marina dock repairs.