Jefferson National Forest - Eastern Divide Ranger District

National Forest · Botetourt, Craig, Roanoke, Bedford · Mountain Virginia

The Eastern Divide Ranger District encompasses the eastern-most sections of the Jefferson National Forest along the Blue Ridge and Great Valley. The area provides accessible mountain hunting near the Roanoke metro area with solid deer, turkey, and bear populations. North Creek and Barbours Creek drainages offer secluded hunting valleys away from the more popular recreation areas. The Appalachian Trail corridor draws hikers but also provides ridgetop hunting access.

Quick Facts

153,000

Acres

5

Game Types

Moderate

Pressure

National Forest

Type

Game Available

Deer Turkey Bear Grouse Squirrel

Terrain

Blue Ridge and Valley Ridge mountains with mixed hardwood forests, rocky ridgelines, and narrow stream valleys

Features & Amenities

Appalachian Trail Dragon's Tooth Dispersed camping Trout streams Forest roads

Location

Jefferson National Forest - Eastern Divide Ranger District is located in Botetourt, Craig, Roanoke, Bedford counties, in Mountain Virginia.