Swapping Camp (FR 38) in VA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Virginia

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Swapping Camp (FR 38) in VA

USFS
1,248 ft
Maps
MODERATE
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileMARGINAL
StarlinkPOOR
Rules not confirmed

U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.

A 5.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Amherst County, VA. The road serves Long Mountain.

All 5.6 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (5.6 miles). Climbs 190 ft over 5.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Piney Mountain stands 639 ft above the site, 0.6 miles south. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Swapping Camp Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 5.8 mi off.

September normals 56–77°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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