Ramsey Gap (FR 406) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access
Ramsey Gap (FR 406) in VA
Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District
17 mi from Greenville
Maps 2,180 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 10/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 6.2 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
- Calfpasture River runs 0.8 mi off.
- Sideling Hill stands 915 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles west.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 41–65°F, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.