Hodges Draft (FR 81) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Hodges Draft (FR 81) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

17 mi from Staunton

2.2 mi off US 250 (straight line)

Maps 1,931 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–1.2 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 10/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Moderate
  • All 2.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Tims Knob.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Water crossings 2.2 and 2.6 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.0 miles off.
  • Tims Knob stands 1,623 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles northwest.
  • A pond lies 1.0 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 41–66°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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