Shaws Fork (FR 64) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Shaws Fork (FR 64) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

19 mi from Bridgewater

5.4 mi off US 250 (straight line)

Maps 2,564 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 10/1–1/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Rock Lick Spring.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 28 switchbacks.
  • Water crossings 5.3 and 5.6 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off.
  • A pond lies 0.6 mi off.
  • Tearjacket Knob stands 1,643 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles south.

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 40–63°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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