Cub Run (FR 65) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

AnyRoost

Cub Run (FR 65) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Lee Ranger District

3.4 mi from Massanutten

Maps 1,568 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 10/1–1/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Rough
  • 1.9 of this road’s 13.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.9 miles of graded dirt.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 3 switchbacks.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • A water crossing 1.8 miles along the road.
  • A gate 12.9 miles along the road.

Known camping along this road between mile 4.3 and mile 5.6: 1 mapped spot.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
  • Grubbs Knob stands 1,646 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles northwest.
  • A reservoir lies 0.9 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Rules

  • Camping or maintaining a campsite for a period of time exceeding 14 days in any 30-day period. [Ref. § 261.58(a)]…Camping in or within 300 feet of any developed parking area or boat ramp. [Ref. § 261.58(e)]
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 46–67°F, 3.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.