Sharon (FR 582) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Sharon (FR 582) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, James River Ranger District

4.5 mi from Clifton Forge

Maps 1,127 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

Rough
  • 0.1 of this road’s 1.8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Daisy Knob.
  • Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Cowpasture River runs 0.4 mi off.
  • Anthony Knobs stands 1,325 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles south.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

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 44–69°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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