Simmons (FR 334) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Simmons (FR 334) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, James River Ranger District

8.7 mi from Clifton Forge

Maps 1,646 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
VerizonWEAK
AT&TWEAK
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Pete's Cave.
  • Estimated climb: 410 ft over 2.3 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • North Branch Simpson Creek runs 0.7 mi off.
  • Green Hill stands 1,617 ft above the map pin, 3.7 miles south.

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 44–67°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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