Davidson (FR 1133) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access
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
Climate averages
October normals 42–66°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.