RV rental Jefferson National Forest, VA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
RV rental Jefferson National Forest, VA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
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President Roosevelt declared a large swath of land in Virginia, a national forest in 1936, and encouraged Congress to choose the name, Jefferson. This was done in part to create jobs under the New Deal program. Several workers for the Civilian Conservation Corps, which was a part of the New Deal, were assigned to Jefferson National Forest, where they created cabins, lean-tos, roads, and replanted trees. Jefferson National Forest was later combined with George Washington National Forest in 1995 in an effort to streamline administrative logistics and stretch the budget dollars.
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Getting Outdoors
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,
Camping at Jefferson National Forest
Skip enduring noisy neighbors at hotels and listening to the clunk of an ice machine down the hall by renting an Airstream. Wake up in the comforts of a travel trailer rental to the sound of birdsong in the trees instead of a shrill alarm clock. There are nine Jefferson National Forest RV campgrounds, all of which have varying degrees of amenities, depending on their proximity to the city utility grid.
Exploring the Area
While exploring the natural wonders found in Jefferson National Forest, also be sure to enjoy the small mountain towns that are scattered across the region in an RV rental. Steeped in history, there are small historical societies, museums, and heritage centers in several towns. The C&O Railway Heritage Center near Covington, explains how the C&O Railroad was a lifeline for many mountain communities. There are several artifacts, photographs, and tools on display within the center.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Kitchen Rock Trail, TNJefferson National Forest, VA
- Little Stony Falls Trail, TNJefferson National Forest, VA
- Guest River Trail, TNJefferson National Forest, VA
- Chief Benge Scout Trail, VANorton, VA
- High Knob Loop, VABig Stone Gap, VA
- Devils Fork and Devils Bathtub Loop Trail, TNJefferson National Forest, VA
- Flag Rock Trail, VANorton, VA
- The University of Virginia-Wise Wetlands Interpretive Trail, VAWise, VA
- Sugar Hill Loop Trail, TNJefferson National Forest, VA
- Bluebell Island to Sugar Hill Trail, VALebanon, VA
- CampgroundsLocation
- Ridge Runner Campground, VAWise County, VA
- Lower Twin Campground, VADickenson County, VA
- Cranesnest Campground, VADickenson County, VA
- Pound River Campground, VADickenson County, VA
- Bristol / Kingsport KOA, TNSullivan County, TN
- Shadrack Campground, TNSullivan County, TN
- Lakeview RV Park, TNSullivan County, TN
- Carr Creek Campground, KYKnott County, KY
- Littcarr Campground, KYKnott County, KY
- Little Oak Campground, TNSullivan County, TN
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Recent RV rental reviews in Jefferson National Forest
Emily S.
July, 2025
Beautiful interior, very comfy and well supplied. Host was great at communicating.
John C.
July, 2025
The whole experience from booking and communication to delivery and setup was absolutely great. The RV was comfortable, cool and had everything we needed to let us focus on spending time together. Honestly, all of the little extra's—Blackstone Grille, towels and kitchen tools to name a few, made it feel like we were in our own home. My son and I especially enjoyed the outdoor seating and cooking dinners on the Blackstone Grille at the end of each day. A big Thank you to Ashley and Jon for sharing their RV with us and being a part of a really great vacation.
Sally S.
July, 2025
Super clean, very well equipped. Definitely wanting to book again next year
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