Wildlife (FR 224) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access in Virginia

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Wildlife (FR 224) in VA

George Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District
1,475 ft9.9 mi from Salem
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

All 9.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way. Winds through 20 switchbacks. A water crossing 9.1 miles in.

Earn Knob stands 2,123 ft above the site, 2.9 miles northwest. Private here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off. A pond lies 0.6 mi off. Night skies are Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Eastern Divide Ranger District: 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.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Eastern Divide Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 57–78°F, 4.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?