Laurel Branch (Pond Flat) (FR 456) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Laurel Branch (Pond Flat) (FR 456) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, James River Ranger District

6.5 mi from Covington

Maps 1,946 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

Difficult
  • All 3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 2.9 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Morning Knob.
  • Estimated climb: 340 ft over 3 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
  • Jingling Rocks stands 1,570 ft above the map pin, 2.1 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 41–67°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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