Crows Run (FR 277) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Crows Run (FR 277) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, James River Ranger District

8.0 mi from White Sulphur Springs

Maps 1,584 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 11/1–11/21Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • 2.2 of this road’s 4.1 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Jingling Rocks.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 11 switchbacks.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
  • Dunlap Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
  • Jingling Rocks stands 1,932 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles east.

Rules

  • Camping or maintaining a campsite for a period of time exceeding 14 days in any 30-day period. [Ref. § 261.58(a)]…Camping in or within 300 feet of any developed parking area or boat ramp. [Ref. § 261.58(e)]
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 44–69°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.