Old Mans Run (FR 1117) in VA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Virginia

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Old Mans Run (FR 1117) in VA

George Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District
1,566 ft
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A 5.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Rockingham County, VA. The road serves Fulk Mountain.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, North River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Water crossings 0.5 and 2.9 miles in.

Fulk Mountain stands 1,899 ft above the site, 2.7 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Seventy Buck Lick Run runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Broadway, is 12 mi off.

September normals 54–78°F, 4.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Stoney Creek Resort & Campground in VACampground46.8miTom's Branch (FR 599) in VADispersed Camping47.3miInch Branch (FR 1823) in VADispersed Camping47.3miPine Spring Camp in VACampground48.8miBald Mountain (FR 162) in VAForest Road Road49.3mi
Fire restrictions

Set by George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, North River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?