Joe Hollow (FR 6003) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Joe Hollow (FR 6003) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Warm Springs Ranger District

15 mi from Marlinton

Maps 1,989 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–1 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Moderate
  • All 3.9 miles of this road are maintained for passenger-car comfort, paved the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 3.9 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 21%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • A pond lies 0.1 mi off.
  • Mad Sheep stands 2,234 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles north.

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 44–67°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.