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.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 7:24PM EDT until July 22 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe and Watauga, Virginia, including the following areas, Alleghany VA, Bath, Bland, Botetourt, Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe, and southeast West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and Western Greenbrier. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow moving cold front combined with an upper level disturbance will bring widespread heavy rain to the region. Rain will sometimes be torrential and could cause urban, small stream, or flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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