Narrowback (FR 536) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Narrowback (FR 536) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

8.9 mi from Bridgewater

Maps 1,690 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 10/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonWEAK
AT&TWEAK
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 4.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 880 ft over 4.9 miles through 11 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.1 miles off.
  • A pond lies 1.2 mi off.
  • Sand Spring Mountain stands 2,045 ft above the map pin, 4.7 miles northwest.

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 42–67°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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