Davidson (FR 1133) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Davidson (FR 1133) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

16 mi from Greenville

Maps 1,805 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 10/1–1/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 380 ft over 2.6 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 20%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
  • A pond lies 0.7 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
  • Sideling Hill stands 1,290 ft above the map pin, 3.6 miles west.

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, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.