The Forest Service is charged by Congress to manage these areas to protect and enhance the natural conditions, and provide opportunities for solitude and unconfined recreation.
Wildernesses offer refuge from the bustle and stress of modern civilization.
You are free to explore and discover all that Wilderness provides including solitude, challenge, scenic beauty, and natural ecosystems. Hunting and fishing are permitted within the Wilderness in accordance with Virginia State regulations. The Wilderness is primitive in nature. Modern facilities such as toilets, piped water, shelters or campgrounds are unavailable. Wilderness entry is by foot or horseback.