National Forest visitors are required to follow rules designed to protect the natural environment, ensure health and safety of visitors and promote pleasant and rewarding outdoor recreational experience for all. Forest Officers are empowered to enforce Federal Regulations applicable to National Forest use. The rules described in 36 Code of Federal Regulations 261 apply to all National Forests all the time.
Regional Foresters and Forest Supervisors may issue additional special orders closing or restricting the use of certain areas, if the need arises. These orders are posted at the closed area, on the forest webpage, and paper copies are available in Forest offices and Visitor Centers.
This list shows current orders specific to Monongahela National Forest. If you have additional questions, please call your local Forest Service Office for clarification.
Alerts
- Stay Alert and Drive Safely
Date(s): Mar 15, 2024
- Forest Road 209 (through Stonecoal Camping Area) Closed in Randolph County
Date(s): Mar 4, 2024
- Dolly Sods Roads Update – Forest Roads 19 and 75 are both open
Date(s): Apr 17, 2024
- New Info! Forest Road 76 (Cranberry Road) Construction
Date(s): Apr 12, 2024
- New Aquatic Ecological Unit Inventory Data Available
Date(s): Mar 18, 2024
- Weather Safety Tips
Date(s): Mar 15, 2024
Conditions
Road Condition Cameras
The state of West Virginia Department of Transportation and Pendleton County in West Virginia each maintain road condition cameras that include roads popular with Monongahela National Visitors. These cameras are not maintained by the Forest Service, but can be used to assess conditions on the Forest prior to your visit.
Public Notices
09-21-20-06: Licensed Off-Highway Vehicle Use Restrictions
Prohibits use of licensed off-highway vehicles on all Forest roads.
09-21-20-09: Motor Vehicle Use Restrictions
Lists restrictions on possession and use of motor vehicles on Forest roads, trails and land.