Hughes Creek (Oliver Mountain) (FR 192) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Hughes Creek (Oliver Mountain) (FR 192) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, James River Ranger District

9.3 mi from Covington

Maps 1,823 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–1.1 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 9/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 2 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Morris Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 800 ft over 3 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
  • A pond lies 0.2 mi off.
  • Oliver Mountain stands 1,738 ft above the map pin, 3.3 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.

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