The Spurs (FR 391) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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The Spurs (FR 391) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

18 mi from Clifton Forge

Maps 1,428 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

Rough
  • All 1.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Cowpasture River runs 0.4 mi off.
  • House Rock stands 2,340 ft above the map pin, 6.1 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 42–68°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.