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Fire restrictionsVirginia

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests

Campfire and fire-use rules for this area, with each localized order the land manager has published.

Restrictions in some areas.

Partial

No forest-wide fire restriction is stated. Forest Order 08-08-14-26-02 prohibits building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire within a quarter mile of the Appalachian Trail between Beech Mountain Road and Massie Gap in the Mount Rogers NRA, effective May 11, 2026 until April 6, 2027 or until terminated. Commercially available propane, enclosed lantern and isobutane stoves remain permitted under the liquid petroleum/LPG exemption, which requires the device to be turned on and off and used only in a barren or cleared area within three feet.

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George Washington and Jefferson National Forests | Fire Restrictions in place for Appalachian Trail | Forest Service

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Fire restrictions · Virginia

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests

Restrictions in some areas.

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Shapes are approximate planning aids, not legal boundaries.

Current orders 3

Where Fire use Dates Source
Appalachian Trail quarter-mile fire restriction, Mount Rogers NRA Appalachian National Scenic Trail quarter-mile corridor within Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, between Beech Mountain Road (AT Milepost 489.4) and Massie Gap (AT Milepost 501.8) No campfire Gas allowed May 11, 2026 to Apr 6, 2027 George Washington and Jefferson National Forests | Fire Restrictions in place for Appalachian Trail | Forest Service
Fire Restrictions in place for Appalachian Trail Within a quarter mile of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail as it passes through the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area No campfire Since May 11, 2026 George Washington and Jefferson National Forests | Alerts | Forest Service
Fire restrictions within a quarter mile of Appalachian National Scenic Trail Within a quarter mile of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail as it passes through the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area No campfire Since May 11, 2026 George Washington and Jefferson National Forests | Alerts | Forest Service

Standing rules 2

Where Fire use Dates Source
James River Footbridge on Appalachian National Scenic Trail James River footbridge of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and the nearby parking lot on the Amherst County side of the footbridge No campfire Permanent George Washington and Jefferson National Forests | Alerts | Forest Service
Prohibition on camp or fire at James River Footbridge on Appalachian National Scenic Trail On or around the James River footbridge of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail or in the nearby parking lot on the Amherst County side of the footbridge No campfire Permanent George Washington and Jefferson National Forests | Alerts | Forest Service

Before you go

We track each forest's orders and alerts. Every rule links to its source. Rules change fast in fire season, so check with the forest before your trip. Posted signs and official orders always win.