German River (FR 232) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access
German River (FR 232) in VA
Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District
15 mi from Broadway
6.2 mi off US 33 (straight line)
Maps 3,266 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 9.5–11.7 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
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 11.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Sand Spring.
- Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 11.7 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 35%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- Water crossings 5.1 and 9 miles along the road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.4 miles off.
- Sand Spring lies 0.6 mi off.
- Cow Knob stands 769 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles north.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 39–63°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.