Sandy (FR 493) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access
Sandy (FR 493) in VA
Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District
12 mi from Staunton
Maps 1,657 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 2.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Little North Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 490 ft over 2.3 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Little North Mountain stands 684 ft above the map pin, 0.7 miles southeast.
- A pond lies 0.7 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 42–66°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.