Cow Camp (FR 520) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access
Cow Camp (FR 520) in VA
Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF
5.8 mi from Buena Vista
Maps 2,065 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 2.9–3.5 and 3.8–4.2 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–1/4Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Rough
- All 6.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Near Buck Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,700 ft over 6.5 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 25%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Water crossings 2.6 and 4.2 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Bald Knob stands 1,967 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles northeast.
- A pond lies 0.4 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 44–65°F, 3.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.