Archer Run (FR 382) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Archer Run (FR 382) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

13 mi from Greenville

11 mi off US 250 (straight line)

Maps 1,757 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 0 of this road’s 11.9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0 miles of dirt.
  • Near Archer Knob.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 29 switchbacks.
  • A water crossing 3.1 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
  • Archer Knob stands 1,639 ft above the map pin, 2.1 miles northwest.
  • Archer Run runs 1.0 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Rules

  • Dispersed camping in one location is allowable up to 14 days in any 30-day period. Camp at least 100 feet from any stream or other water source.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 43–67°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.