Lowmoor Substation (FR 373) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Lowmoor Substation (FR 373) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, James River Ranger District

5.0 mi from Clifton Forge

Maps 1,244 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

Rough
  • 0.1 of this road’s 0.6 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Little Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 130 ft over 0.6 miles, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 30%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Little Mountain stands 1,101 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles east.
  • White Rock Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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 47–68°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.