Little MTN (FR 342) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Little MTN (FR 342) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, James River Ranger District

9.8 mi from Clifton Forge

Maps 1,864 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.6 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Difficult
  • 0.8 of this road’s 5.3 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 2.9 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Natural Well.
  • Estimated climb: 790 ft over 5.3 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.3 miles off.
  • Jackson River runs 0.7 mi off.
  • Bald Knob stands 2,379 ft above the map pin, 4.6 miles east.

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 42–66°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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