Tar Run (FR 1744) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Tar Run (FR 1744) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Warm Springs Ranger District

16 mi from Marlinton

Maps 2,191 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 9/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 0.9 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Blowing Springs.
  • Estimated climb: 350 ft over 0.9 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 13%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Jackson River runs 1.1 mi off.

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 40–65°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.