Bald Mountain (FR 162) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access
Bald Mountain (FR 162) in VA
Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF
5.1 mi from Stuarts Draft
3.4 mi off US 340 (straight line)
Maps 3,218 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–1/4Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonMARGINAL
AT&TWEAK
T-MobileNONE
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 13.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,700 ft over 13.8 miles through 15 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 27%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A gate 2.3 miles along the road.
Known camping along this road at mile 6.4: 1 mapped spot.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.1 miles off.
- Green Pond lies 1.0 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 44–64°F, 4.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.