Fort Seybert (FR 87) in WV -- Camping Rules & Access

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Fort Seybert (FR 87) in WV

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

16 mi from Broadway

4.2 mi off US 33 (straight line)

Maps 3,461 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 3.1–5.6 and 6.6–8.1 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 6.6 of this road’s 11.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 6.6 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Sand Spring.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 9 switchbacks.
  • Water crossings 4.2 and 5 miles along the road.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
  • Sand Spring lies 0.4 mi 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 38–62°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.