RV rental Jefferson National Forest, VA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Jefferson National Forest by itself covers around 727,000 acres of gently rolling mountains cloaked by thick woods. Butting up against George Washington National Forest, the trails form an intricate network that covers nearly 2,000 miles. Three hundred thirty-three miles of the mighty Appalachian Trail, which stretches 2,200 miles from Maine to Georgia, passes through Jefferson National Forest and George Washington National Forest. A large portion - nearly 1 million acres - is undeveloped, practically untouched by man. Indeed, In this mountainous region, several waterfalls tumble and bounce over granite ledges and shelves, feeding into one of the hundreds of creeks and streams. These waterways are home to dozens of fish and offer some of the finest trout fishing in the state. Hikers, anglers, and horseback riders shouldn’t be surprised to find themselves sharing the woods and streams with black bears. Once nearly extinct from the state, black bears have rebounded since the 1980s and are relatively common sights. White-tailed deer also are frequently seen in these woods. In clearings, look skyward. Bald eagles, which were once nearly extinct, have returned to the skies. Alongside falcons and other raptor birds, bald eagles soar in lazy circles as their keen eyes search for easy prey. Though bald eagle populations are slowly recovering, they’re still considered threatened in Virginia (as of 2018) along with 53 other Federally-threatened or -endangered animals. The fun doesn’t stop when the temperature drops. As soon as snow blankets the mountains and the bare woods, transforming them into a magical wonderland, adventurers flock to the woods, armed with snowshoes and cross-country skis. A majority of 2,000 miles of trails are open to wintry recreational fun.