Pedlar River (FR 39) in VA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Virginia
Pedlar River (FR 39) in VA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 13.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Amherst County, VA.
0.5 of the 13.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (13.1 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 16 switchbacks. Water crossings 6.3, 6.4 and 6.4 miles in.
Banks Mountain stands 1,142 ft above the site, 1.4 miles east. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Devils Branch runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 7.2 mi off.
September normals 57–78°F, 4.5″ 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