Drywell (FR 311) in WV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in West Virginia

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Drywell (FR 311) in WV

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U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.

A 4.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Greenbrier County, WV. The road serves High Top. The road is open seasonally, November 20 to December 31.

All 4.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (4.3 miles). Climbs 1,000 ft over 4.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks.

Laurel Run runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Meadow Creek Mountain stands 1,256 ft above the site, 1.9 miles east. The nearest town, Marlinton, is 12 mi off.

September normals 5274°F, 3.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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