White Rocks (FR 108) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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White Rocks (FR 108) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, James River Ranger District

9.1 mi from Clifton Forge

Maps 1,544 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 11/1–11/21Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonWEAK
AT&TWEAK
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Difficult
  • 0.9 of this road’s 2.3 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.9 miles of dirt.
  • Near Pete's Cave Trail AKA North Mountain Trail.
  • Estimated climb: 610 ft over 2.3 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 16%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Brushy Mountain stands 2,010 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles north.
  • North Branch Simpson Creek runs 0.9 mi off.

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.