Reddish Knob (FR 85-5) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

16 mi from Bridgewater

Maps 3,940 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Motor-vehicle season 10/1–1/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days

VerizonNONE

AT&TWEAK

T-MobileNONE

StarlinkPOOR

Difficult

2.3 of this road’s 11.9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 2.3 miles of dirt.
Near Briery Branch Overlook.
Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 11.9 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 15%.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Known camping along this road at mile 0.9: .

Fairly secluded

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

October normals 34–58°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Reddish Knob (FR 85-5) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access