Old Mans Run (FR 1117) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Old Mans Run (FR 1117) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

12 mi from Broadway

7.2 mi off US 33 (straight line)

Maps 1,566 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Fulk Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 1,700 ft over 5 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
  • Water crossings 0.5 and 2.9 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
  • Fulk Mountain stands 1,899 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles west.
  • Seventy Buck Lick Run runs 0.7 mi off.

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 42–68°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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