Shaws Fork (FR 64) in VA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Virginia
Shaws Fork (FR 64) in VA
A 6.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Highland County, VA. The road serves Rock Lick Spring. The road is open seasonally, October 1 to January 15.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, North River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 28 switchbacks. Water crossings 5.3 and 5.6 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. A pond lies 0.6 mi off. Tearjacket Knob stands 1,643 ft above the site, 3.2 miles south. The nearest town, Bridgewater, is 19 mi off.
September normals 51–73°F, 4.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, North River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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