Tub Run (FR 257) in VA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Virginia
Tub Run (FR 257) in VA
A 14.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Craig County, VA. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to January 10.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Eastern Divide Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 14.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (14.4 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 43 switchbacks. A gate 1.1 miles in.
Tub Run runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Hanging Rock stands 2,093 ft above the site, 4.1 miles north. The nearest town, Daleville, is 16 mi off.
September normals 56–78°F, 3.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Eastern Divide Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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