Gum Run (FR 492) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Gum Run (FR 492) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

8.3 mi from Belmont Estates

Maps 1,724 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.5 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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Road Access

Rough
  • All 0.5 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Prospect Knob.
  • Estimated climb: 40 ft over 0.5 miles, with sustained grades near 12%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Dry River runs 0.2 mi off.
  • Prospect Knob stands 822 ft above the map pin, 1.0 miles southwest.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

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 43–68°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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