Tub Run (FR 257) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Tub Run (FR 257) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District

16 mi from Daleville

13 mi off US 460 (straight line)

Maps 1,568 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.6 and 13.5–14.3 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–1/10Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 14.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 43 switchbacks.
  • A gate 1.1 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off.
  • Tub Run runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Hanging Rock stands 2,093 ft above the map pin, 4.1 miles north.

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 44–68°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.