Clifton Dale (FR 446) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Clifton Dale (FR 446) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, James River Ranger District

1.2 mi from Clifton Forge

Maps 1,260 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 9/1–1/5Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 2.3 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Wilson Mountain.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 10 switchbacks.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.
  • Wilson Creek runs 0.7 mi off.
  • Waits Mountain stands 1,948 ft above the map pin, 3.9 miles southwest.

Rules

  • Camping or maintaining a campsite for a period of time exceeding 14 days in any 30-day period. [Ref. § 261.58(a)]…Camping in or within 300 feet of any developed parking area or boat ramp. [Ref. § 261.58(e)]
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 43–69°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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