Elliott Springs (FR 383) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Elliott Springs (FR 383) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

12 mi from Greenville

8.5 mi off US 250 (straight line)

Maps 1,900 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 10/1–1/10Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileWEAK
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 1.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 1.4 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Hogback.
  • Estimated climb: 530 ft over 1.5 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 24%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • Water crossings 0.5, 1.1, 1.4 and 1.5 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Great North Mountain stands 2,563 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles northwest.
  • Elliott Springs Run runs 0.3 mi off.

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 41–65°F, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.