Hog Pen Run (FR 1279) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Hog Pen Run (FR 1279) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

9.5 mi from Broadway

Maps 1,744 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 10/1–1/10Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 3.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Buck Lick Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 660 ft over 3.4 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.3 miles off.
  • A pond lies 0.2 mi off.
  • Hogpen Mountain stands 1,148 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles west.

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 39–66°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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