Jefferson National Forest - New River Valley

National Forest · Giles, Craig, Montgomery, Bland · Mountain Virginia

The New River Valley section of the Jefferson National Forest stretches across several counties in the central Appalachians. The area offers excellent deer, turkey, and bear hunting across varied terrain from river valleys to mountain ridges. Mountain Lake Wilderness and Peters Mountain provide remote hunting experiences. The region's large contiguous blocks of public forest allow for extended backcountry hunts away from roads and development.

Quick Facts

160,000

Acres

6

Game Types

Moderate

Pressure

National Forest

Type

Game Available

Deer Turkey Bear Grouse Squirrel Woodcock

Terrain

Central Appalachian ridges and valleys with oak-hickory forests, limestone cliffs, and river gorges

Features & Amenities

Mountain Lake Wilderness Peters Mountain Dispersed camping Forest roads New River access

Location

Jefferson National Forest - New River Valley is located in Giles, Craig, Montgomery, Bland counties, in Mountain Virginia.