Sweet Springs Turnpike (FR 176) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Sweet Springs Turnpike (FR 176) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District

16 mi from Covington

Maps 2,800 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 5.6–5.8 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–1/10Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Rough
  • 1.2 of this road’s 7.9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Rocky Knob.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 8 switchbacks.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Toms Knob rises 1.9 miles north.

Rules

  • Camping or maintaining a campsite for a period of time exceeding 14 days in any 30-day period… Camping in or within 300 feet of any developed parking area or boat ramp.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 43–65°F, 3.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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