Dry Run (FR 14) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Dry Run (FR 14) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

10 mi from Rural Retreat

Maps 2,670 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 9/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • 3 of this road’s 10 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 3 miles of graded dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 970 ft over 10 miles through 18 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 41%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Porter Mountain stands 783 ft above the map pin, 0.4 miles north.
  • West Dry Run Fork runs 0.2 mi off.

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 41–64°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.