Hanging Rock (FR 10491) in WV -- Camping Rules & Access

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Hanging Rock (FR 10491) in WV

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District

17 mi from Pembroke

Maps 3,302 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
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 610 ft over 2.2 miles, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 31%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.

Rules

  • Camping or maintaining a campsite for a period of time exceeding 14 days in any 30-day period… Camping in or within 300 feet of any developed parking area or boat ramp.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 43–64°F, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.