George Washington National Forest - Pedlar Ranger District

National Forest · Amherst, Rockbridge, Nelson, Bedford · Mountain Virginia

The Pedlar Ranger District covers the Blue Ridge and Great Valley areas in the central part of the GWNF. This district offers diverse hunting from ridgetop bear hunting to valley-bottom turkey and deer hunting. The James River Face Wilderness provides a unique Appalachian Trail hunting experience with dramatic cliff faces. Several popular campgrounds provide base camp options for multi-day hunts throughout the fall season.

Quick Facts

148,000

Acres

5

Game Types

Moderate

Pressure

National Forest

Type

Game Available

Deer Turkey Bear Grouse Squirrel

Terrain

Blue Ridge mountain slopes and Great Valley foothills with mixed hardwood forests and rocky outcrops

Features & Amenities

James River Face Wilderness Blue Ridge Parkway access Campgrounds Trout streams Appalachian Trail

Location

George Washington National Forest - Pedlar Ranger District is located in Amherst, Rockbridge, Nelson, Bedford counties, in Mountain Virginia.