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Monongahela National Forest

Multiple WV Counties, West Virginia · Monongahela NF HQ, 200 Sycamore St, Elkins, WV 26241

Monongahela National Forest
Free· No rental fee
Available · Permit required to film
Location fee$0 · Free

Free to use · Apply for permit using contact info below

At a glance

Type

Outdoor / Nature

Setting

Exterior

Parking

Yes

Power

No

Size

Vast

Prior Filming

No

Permit

Required

Visual character

Spruce Knob (highest WV peak), Dolly Sods Wilderness, Seneca Rocks, highland bogs, Appalachian plateau

About

# Monongahela National Forest Film Location Spanning multiple West Virginia counties, Monongahela National Forest offers dramatic Appalachian scenery anchored by Spruce Knob, the state's highest peak, alongside the otherworldly landscapes of Dolly Sods Wilderness and the striking geological formations of Seneca Rocks. Filmmakers will discover pristine highland bogs, dense spruce forests, and sweeping plateau vistas perfect for capturing authentic mountain wilderness, period pieces, and atmospheric outdoor sequences. This expansive public location requires permits but delivers unmatched natural authenticity for productions seeking rugged, visually distinctive West Virginia terrain.

⚠️ Restrictions

No drones without permit. Leave No Trace. Check seasonal closures.

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Where you'll be

Permit Information

✓ Verified
RequiredYes
TypeGovernment Filming Permit Required
FeeVaries by crew size and duration

USDA Forest Service Special Use Permit. Contact 6+ weeks in advance.

Apply for Permit →

Contact

👤Park/Forest Permit Office
📞(304) 636-1800✉️r8_mnf@fs.fed.us
📍 Open in Google Maps

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