Coon Bridge (FR 1167) in VA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Virginia
Coon Bridge (FR 1167) in VA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 7.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Amherst County, VA. The road serves Doefoot Mountain. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to January 4.
All 7.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.9 miles). Climbs 770 ft over 7.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 14 switchbacks. Water crossings 0, 2.8 and 5.4 miles in.
Tar Jacket Ridge stands 803 ft above the site, 0.8 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Childress Branch runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 10 mi off.
September normals 52–72°F, 6.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov