Hodges Draft (FR 81) in VA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Virginia

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Hodges Draft (FR 81) in VA

George Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District
1,931 ft
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A 2.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Augusta County, VA. The road serves Tims Knob. The road is open seasonally, October 1 to December 31.

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.

All 2.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.7 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Water crossings 2.2 and 2.6 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.0 miles off. Tims Knob stands 1,623 ft above the site, 2.5 miles northwest. A pond lies 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Staunton, is 17 mi off.

September normals 53–76°F, 4.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Dancing Creek (FR 317) in VADispersed Camping43.4miGlen. Adm Site & Wc (FR 774) in VADispersed Camping43.8miLocher Tract (FR 3093) in VADispersed Camping43.9miHellgate (FR 815) in VADispersed Camping44.2miTent Camping in VACampground44.3mi
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?