Panther Mountain (FR 1286) in VA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Virginia

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Panther Mountain (FR 1286) in VA

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1,074 ft
Maps
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U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.

A 4.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Amherst County, VA. The road serves Burks Mountain. The road is open seasonally, August 1 to January 4.

All 4.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.8 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 4.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks.

Burks Mountain stands 580 ft above the site, 0.3 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Cove Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 8.2 mi off.

September normals 57–78°F, 4.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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