Benson Run-West Side (FR 173.2) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Benson Run-West Side (FR 173.2) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

25 mi from Staunton

Maps 1,822 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.8 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Sheep Knob.
  • Estimated climb: 220 ft over 1.8 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 15%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Sheep Knob stands 1,152 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles north.
  • Cowpasture River runs 0.5 mi off.

Rules

  • Dispersed camping in one location is allowable up to 14 days in any 30-day period. Camp at least 100 feet from any stream or other water source.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 41–66°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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