Lee Ranger District

Welcome to the Lee Ranger District

Winter on the Forest

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From pre-Revolutionary War times through the New Deal Era, the lands that are now the Lee Ranger District have been steeped in history!

You can visit the same lands George Washington surveyed in the 1700s! Drive roads ridden by Stonewall Jackson or explore trails built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.

The Lee Ranger District is the national forest lands closest to Washington, D.C. We are located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, between Front Royal and Harrisonburg, with acreage that extends into West Virginia.  Access to the forest is easy from I-81, I-66, VA 55, US 211, and US 340.

Come explore this historic and beautiful place!

The Elizabeth Furnace Family Campground and Day Use Area will have reduced services during the 2008 summer season. Due to a faulty water system the flush toilet/shower buildings will be closed as well as the dump station and hydrants. There will be no water in the Day-Use area. Campers can get water from the hand-pump located near the campground entrance. Vault toilets will be open in both the campground and the picnic area. Reduced fees of $10.00 per night per site will be collected. It is anticipated that the water system will once again be operational for the 2010 season. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Attention OHV Trail Users: Every operator of an ATV, UTV, 4-wheel drive vehicle, motorcycle or motorbike on trails and roads within the Peters Mill Run and Taskers Gap OHV complex must possess a permit. Permits cost $5.00 for a daily permit or $30.00 for an annual Permit

If you have any questions or concerns please call or email the Lee Ranger District.

Information on Off Highway Vehicle and All Terrain Vehicle trails

The Peters Mill Run and Taskers Gap OHV Trails will be closed January 19, 2009 to March 16, 2009. In future years, the trails will be closed every third Monday in January to the third Monday in March.

This short period of time will provide much needed resource protection by allowing the trail to thaw and dry out without vehicle traffic to cause additional break up and erosion.

Looking for Something to Do?

Come enjoy the Lee Ranger District's Recreation Opportunities! Trails - hiking, horse use, biking, ATV/OHV Routes, Camping,Fishing and Hunting, Swimming, Day Use Areas, Heritage Resources, Natural History.