Dry Gap (FR WV539) in WV -- Camping Rules & Access

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Dry Gap (FR WV539) in WV

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Lee Ranger District

10 mi from Strasburg

Maps 2,128 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 10/1–1/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 1.5 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Johnnies Knob.
  • Estimated climb: 320 ft over 1.5 miles, with sustained grades near 14%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Johnnies Knob stands 505 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles east.

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 39–64°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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