Foglesong R-O-W (FR 6531) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Foglesong R-O-W (FR 6531) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District

8.8 mi from Rural Retreat

Maps 2,841 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.8 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 10/1–1/1Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 0.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Sharon Springs.
  • Estimated climb: 490 ft over 0.8 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 28% and pitches to 36%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Chestnut Ridge rises 6.7 miles west.

Rules

  • Camping or maintaining a campsite for a period of time exceeding 14 days in any 30-day period… Camping in or within 300 feet of any developed parking area or boat ramp.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 41–65°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.