Dolly Anne (FR 125) — James River in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, James River Ranger District

1.9 mi from Covington

Maps 1,352 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.9 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days

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Difficult

2.6 of this road’s 11.8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 2.6 miles of dirt.
Estimated climb: 3,400 ft over 11.8 miles through 11 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Known camping along this road between mile 16.1 and mile 18.4: .

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
Peters Ridge stands 2,151 ft above the map pin, 2.6 miles northeast.
Estimated night sky: Bortle 6, a suburban sky.

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

October normals 46–70°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Dolly Anne (FR 125) — James River in VA -- Camping Rules & Access