Flagpole (FR 85) in WV -- Camping Rules & Access

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Flagpole (FR 85) in WV

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

16 mi from Bridgewater

Maps 4,168 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

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

Difficult
  • All 11 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Flagpole Knob.
  • Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 11 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 28%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.

Rules

  • Dispersed camping in one location is allowable up to 14 days in any 30-day period. Camp at least 100 feet from any stream or other water source.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 35–58°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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