National Forest & Parks

George Washington National Forest

North River Ranger District

401 Oakwood Drive ~ Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Toll Free 866-904-0240 | Local 540-432-0187 | George Washington National Forest

The Deerfield Portion of the North River Ranger District is located in the scenic ridge and valley province of northwestern Virginia's Allegheny Mountains. There are 161,000 acres in this portion. The Dry River Portion of this District includes portions of Virginia and West Virginia as it straddles the scenic Shenandoah Mountain. This portion covers nearly 230,000 acres of forest land.

Most of the recreational opportunities in the North River Ranger District are of a dispersed nature - hiking, hunting, fishing, ATV riding, and mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing and picnicking.

Shenandoah National Park/Skyline Drive

3655 US HWY 211-HDQ ~Luray, VA 22835 540-999-3500 | HOURS & OPERATING SCHEDULE

The Park is a national treasure which includes the scenic 105-mile long Skyline Drive - a designated National Scenic Byway. The Park covers the crest of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains for over 75 miles. The Appalachian Trail roughly parallels the Skyline Drive. Harrisonburg- Swift Run Gap Milepost 65.5/U.S. 33-Elkton

Celebrate Shenandoah National Park 75th Anniversary

Discover Shenandoah National Park - Shenandoah National Park offers something for everyone! From the breathtaking views along the Skyline Drive, to the splendor of watching a bear and her cubs, to the thrill of hiking to a mountain summit. Visit the history and find out more about the adjacent communities that support the Park.

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