Cold Springs (FR 77) in VA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Virginia

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Cold Springs (FR 77) in VA

George Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District
1,819 ft
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An 11.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Augusta County, VA.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, North River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

1.5 of the 11.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.5 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 7.5 miles in. Gates 8.6 and 11.1 miles in.

Hogback stands 2,629 ft above the site, 3.3 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.8 miles off. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Staunton, is 17 mi off.

September normals 53–77°F, 3.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Gunter Ridge (FR 313) in VADispersed Camping40.9miSawmill Hollow (FR 3110) in VADispersed Camping40.9miBear Tolley (FR 36) in VAForest Road Road41.0miGas Line Access (FR 593) in VADispersed Camping41.2miSmith Tract (FR 3044) in VADispersed Camping42.0mi
Fire restrictions

Set by George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, North River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?