Wolf Gap Rec Area (FR WV531) in WV -- Camping Rules & Access

AnyRoost

Wolf Gap Rec Area (FR WV531) in WV

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Lee Ranger District

8.4 mi from Basye

Maps 2,235 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonMARGINAL
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Easy
  • All 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for passenger-car comfort, paved the whole way.
  • Near Wolf Gap Recreation Area.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
  • Tibbet Knob stands 694 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles southwest.
  • A pond lies 0.4 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 38–64°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.