Clifton Dam (FR 587) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Clifton Dam (FR 587) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, James River Ranger District

2.5 mi from Clifton Forge

Maps 1,478 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Moderate
  • 0 of this road’s 0.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Pine Spur RIdge.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Pine Spur Ridge stands 1,380 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles north.
  • The Clifton Forge Reservoir shoreline is 0.4 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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 44–69°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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