Davis Farm Primitive Trail Campsite
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No fees or reservations. Stays limited to 3 days within a 30-day period. Bring all water as none is available on site.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 1:24AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson, Smyth, and Tazewell Counties. In West Virginia, Mercer, Summers, and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong easterly to southeasterly winds from the remnants of Isaias will move over the region today into Sunday, which may lead to downed trees and power poles and subsequently power outages across higher terrain locations from NW North Carolina to SE West Virginia.
About
Davis Farm Campsite is a primitive overnight site along the Appalachian Trail in Tazewell County, Virginia, within the Jefferson National Forest. The campsite lies approximately half a mile off the main AT corridor, accessed via a steep switchback descent. The site itself occupies a flattened area on a hillside slope that can accommodate two to three tents. The campsite faces west, providing excellent views of the pastoral valley below and memorable sunset vistas. The surrounding area borders agricultural land, so hikers may hear cattle in the valley. This is a true backcountry experience with no amenities: no drinking water, no restrooms, and no trash service. All water must be packed in or sourced and purified from natural sources along the trail. As with other AT overnight sites in the Southern Region, stays are limited to three consecutive days within any 30-day period. There is no fee and no reservation system; the site operates on a first-come, first-served basis year-round.
Directions
From the Appalachian Trail, follow the blue-blazed side trail 0.5 miles downhill via steep switchbacks to reach the campsite.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| GWJ National Forest AT Info |
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