West Fork Dry Run (FR 728) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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West Fork Dry Run (FR 728) in VA

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

10 mi from Rural Retreat

Maps 2,712 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

Moderate
  • All 0.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Porter Mountain.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Porter Mountain stands 741 ft above the map pin, 0.8 miles northeast.
  • East Dry Run Fork runs 0.5 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.