Black Orv (FR 5023) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Black Orv (FR 5023) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District

19 mi from Ronceverte

Maps 3,389 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Arnolds Knob.
  • Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 3.3 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 24%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
  • Right Fork Trout Branch Spring lies 0.9 mi off.

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 37–62°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.