Squirrel Gap Dispersed Camping

George Washington & Jefferson National Forests

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Wardensville, WV 26851 888-265-0019 Official Website

GPS: 39.067, -78.6416

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Overview of Squirrel Gap Dispersed Camping

Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101

Last Price Paid: $0

Reported by camper-795473 on 9/12/2023

Longest RV Reported: 36 feet (Fifth Wheel)

Reported by LivingOurDreamNow on 11/16/2022

Pad Type dirt

Elevation 1,541 ft / 469 m

Max Stay 21

Tent Camping Yes

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Reviews of Squirrel Gap Dispersed Camping 5 people have reviewed this location.

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Verizon 5G

Confirmed by 1 User

Last reported 11/16/2022

AT&T 5G

Confirmed by 1 User

Last reported 11/16/2022

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Confirmed by 2 Users

Last reported 6/15/2023

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camper-795473

Homestead, FL

1 review

“Quiet & relaxing. ”

Reviewed 9/12/2023

Nightly rate:	FREE!
Site Number:	0
RV Length:	24' (Truck Camper)

Overall Rating

Stayed during weekday. Easy access and forest roads are average. Found a spot on a ridge, which had an opening for some sun. Campers left the spot clean. Recommend arriving during daylight, spots would be tricky to locate. T-mobile had 4 bars. Starlink is no go after 30 mins. Will update if it becomes operational

camper-795473 would stay here again

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1898nc

Galesville, MD

1 review

“A great intro too boondocking.”

Reviewed 8/6/2023

Nightly rate:	FREE!
Days stayed:	3

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We spent a long weekend here and had a great time. There is a lot of local hiking. There were 2 people within about a mile of me at night but it was pretty quiet. It picked up during the day but there is also a police presence from what I can tell they like to hang out there so I don't think it is likely anyone would mess with your stu... more

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1898nc would stay here again

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camper-820572

6 reviews

“VERY TREACHEROUS DRIVE IN! ”

Reviewed 6/15/2023

Nightly rate:	FREE!
Days stayed:	1

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Brought our 30ft travel trailer in, should have unhitched and drove road first. First spot was taken and second spot large enough was not for ~3.7 miles. Once we found the spot it was a very nice stay for the night.

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Marie

2 reviews

“Quiet and great for the dogs!”

Reviewed 6/6/2023

Nightly rate:	FREE!
Days stayed:	2
Site Number:	0
RV Length:	18' (Teardrop Trailer)

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Thanks for the information on this site, we are glad we stopped. The dogs loved it. One got into something bad, the car wash 3 miles away has a doggy wash so it worked out.

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Marie would stay here again

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LivingOurDreamNow

373 reviews

“Free Dispersed Camping In WV”

Reviewed 11/16/2022

Nightly rate:	FREE!
RV Length:	36' (Fifth Wheel)

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We found free dispersed camping in the George Washington National Forest. This free dispersed camping area is located on Squirrel Gap Road in the George Washington National Forest. Easy access is provided via US Route 48. These free dispersed campsites are all in West Virginia. In addition, I found a paved overnight parking area ad... more

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LivingOurDreamNow would stay here again

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camper-764961

3 reviews

“Most sites occupied!”

noted 11/19/2022

First come first serve and trailers and vehicles take up most of the available space :(

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LivingOurDreamNow

29' K-Z Durango Half-Ton

Dodge Ram 2500

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Squirrel Gap Dispersed Camping

George Washington & Jefferson National Forests

Overview of Squirrel Gap Dispersed Camping

Last Price Paid: $0

Longest RV Reported: 36 feet (Fifth Wheel)

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Reviews of Squirrel Gap Dispersed Camping 5 people have reviewed this location.

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camper-795473

“Quiet & relaxing. ”

1898nc

“A great intro too boondocking.”

camper-820572

“VERY TREACHEROUS DRIVE IN! ”

Marie

“Quiet and great for the dogs!”

LivingOurDreamNow

“Free Dispersed Camping In WV”

camper-764961

“Most sites occupied!”

LivingOurDreamNow

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