Westside (FR 151) in WV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in West Virginia
Westside (FR 151) in WV
A 16.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pendleton County, WV. The road serves Heavener Mountain. The road is open seasonally, October 1 to January 15.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, North River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
16 of the 16.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 12.2 of the 16.3 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 37 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 11.8 miles in.
Brushy Knob stands 866 ft above the site, 0.5 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Belmont Estates, is 19 mi off.
September normals 53–76°F, 3.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, North River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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