Turkey Tract (FR 5032) in WV -- Camping Rules & Access

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Turkey Tract (FR 5032) in WV

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District

17 mi from Ronceverte

Maps 2,082 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

Difficult
  • All 0.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Arnolds Knob.
  • Estimated climb: 250 ft over 0.9 miles, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 30%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Potts Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Arnolds Knob stands 1,837 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles southeast.

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 42–67°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.