Duncan Knob (FR 124) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Duncan Knob (FR 124) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Warm Springs Ranger District

20 mi from Marlinton

Maps 2,684 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
  • 0.3 of this road’s 3.8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 3.8 miles, with sustained grades near 14%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
  • A pond lies 0.6 mi off.
  • Duncan Knob stands 1,147 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles northeast.

Rules

  • Recreationist can camp anywhere in the National Forest outside a designated campground.…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.…Keep your campsite within 150 feet from a roadway.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 40–64°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.