Can you reserve a site at Poor Farm Dispersed Recreation Area?

No. Poor Farm Dispersed Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Poor Farm Dispersed Recreation Area

Facility · Virginia ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

George Washington National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1,890 ft
Elevation

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.

Getting there

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.

38.15194, -79.76166 · 38°9'7.0"N 79°45'42.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 78°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	37	42	49	61	69	75	78	78	73	63	52	42
Low °F	17	18	26	34	44	52	56	55	49	37	28	21
Precip in	3.5	3.0	4.5	4.2	5.3	5.1	4.4	3.6	4.0	3.1	3.2	4.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Poor Farm Dispersed Recreation Area

Can you reserve a site at Poor Farm Dispersed Recreation Area?: No. Poor Farm Dispersed Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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