Taskers Gap (FR 1716) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Taskers Gap (FR 1716) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Lee Ranger District

4.1 mi from Edinburg

Maps 1,401 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–1/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Edinburg Gap Spring.
  • Winds through 5 switchbacks.
  • Water crossings 2 and 2.5 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Waonaze Peak stands 1,302 ft above the map pin, 1.2 miles north.
  • A pond lies 0.7 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Rules

  • Camping or maintaining a campsite for a period of time exceeding 14 days in any 30-day period. [Ref. § 261.58(a)]…Camping in or within 300 feet of any developed parking area or boat ramp. [Ref. § 261.58(e)]
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 44–68°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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