Cold Springs (FR 77) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Cold Springs (FR 77) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

17 mi from Staunton

3.5 mi off US 250 (straight line)

Maps 1,819 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0.2–0.5 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 1.5 of this road’s 11.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.5 miles of dirt.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Winds through 3 switchbacks.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • A water crossing 7.5 miles along the road.
  • Gates 8.6 and 11.1 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.8 miles off.
  • Hogback stands 2,629 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles southeast.

Rules

  • Dispersed camping in one location is allowable up to 14 days in any 30-day period. Camp at least 100 feet from any stream or other water source.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 42–66°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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