White Oak Flat (FR 337) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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White Oak Flat (FR 337) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, James River Ranger District

2.2 mi from Clifton Forge

Maps 1,654 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 9/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Fore Mountain.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 7 switchbacks.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
  • The Clifton Forge Reservoir shoreline is 0.2 mi off.
  • Pine Spur Ridge stands 1,204 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles north.
  • 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 43–68°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.