Red Oak Knob (FR 457) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Red Oak Knob (FR 457) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Warm Springs Ranger District

31 mi from Elkins

Maps 3,594 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.3 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
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AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 2.7 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
  • Near The Stamp.
  • Estimated climb: 620 ft over 2.7 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 18%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
  • The Stamp stands 512 ft above the map pin, 1.0 miles north.

Rules

  • Recreationist can camp anywhere in the National Forest outside a designated campground.…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.…Keep your campsite within 150 feet from a roadway.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 35–59°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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