FR 5020 — Poplar Hill in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 5020 — Poplar Hill in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District

9.9 mi from Covington

Maps 1,066 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 4/1–1/10Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonWEAK
AT&TWEAK
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Rough
  • 5.1 of this road’s 5.3 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 8 switchbacks.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
  • Craig Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
  • Rich Patch Mountains stands 2,590 ft above the map pin, 4.0 miles northwest.

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 45–69°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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