Jefferson National Forest - Clinch Ranger District

National Forest · Scott, Wise, Dickenson, Russell · Southwest Virginia

The Clinch Ranger District covers the westernmost portion of the Jefferson National Forest in Virginia's far southwest. The area features rugged mountain terrain with excellent bear, deer, and turkey hunting. High Knob recreation area provides a good staging point for hunts into the surrounding mountains. The remote location and demanding terrain keep hunting pressure low, especially in the backcountry areas away from forest roads.

Quick Facts

97,000

Acres

5

Game Types

Low

Pressure

National Forest

Type

Game Available

Deer Turkey Bear Grouse Squirrel

Terrain

Remote Appalachian ridges and coal-country hollows with mixed mesophytic forests and dense understory

Features & Amenities

High Knob recreation area Dispersed camping Forest roads Backcountry access

Location

Jefferson National Forest - Clinch Ranger District is located in Scott, Wise, Dickenson, Russell counties, in Southwest Virginia.