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Poor Farm Dispersed Recreation Area

3 Reviews

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National Forest

Hiking and fishing opportunities are abundant at Poor Farm Dispersed Recreation Area. Enjoy hiking trails that meander along the Jackson River, or break out that rod and reel as the trout stocked waters are popular amongst fly and traditional fishermen alike.

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump

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3 Reviews

Mikaela K.
Reviewed Mar. 24, 2023

Nice spot, even for our conversion van!

Wasn’t too hard to get there and park in our van. Peaceful for the most part (a few campers were there). No signal, so make sure you have a map or know which way you came.

Month of VisitApril
Clayton S.
Reviewed Mar. 4, 2022

Nice place to pitch a tent or 4x4 in

I have stayed here twice, once in the spring and once in the winter.  Both times, the main camping area was empty.  There is a large clearing off of Hidden Valley Rd (38.14822,-79.76883) just past Poor Farm Camp A Rd.  that can easily accommodate multiple vehicles with 3 or 4 fire pits.  In the…

Month of VisitMarch
Cara P.
Reviewed Jun. 19, 2018

trails

I’m all about trails so this place was greaaat!

Location

Poor Farm Dispersed Recreation Area is located in Virginia

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Directions

From the Intersection of State Route 39 and US 220: Go north on US 220 about seven miles to SR 623 on the left. Follow SR 623 about two miles to the national forest boundary and the beginning of the Poor Farm Dispersed Recreation Area.

Coordinates

38.15194385 N
79.76166597 W

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