Fortney (FR 604) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Fortney (FR 604) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, James River Ranger District

9.9 mi from Covington

Maps 1,667 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

Easy
  • 0.2 of this road’s 0.7 miles are maintained for passenger cars, mostly paved with 0.2 miles of gravel.
  • Near Natural Well.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • The Lake Moomaw shoreline is 0.3 mi off.
  • Oliver Mountain stands 1,894 ft above the map pin, 3.6 miles west.

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 44–68°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.