South Fk Mckittrick (FR 1269) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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South Fk Mckittrick (FR 1269) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

9.3 mi from Staunton

1.8 mi off US 250 (straight line)

Maps 1,684 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–1.9 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
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 2.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Castle Spring.
  • Estimated climb: 640 ft over 2.2 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 49%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • A gate at the start of the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
  • Crawford Knob stands 2,052 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles west.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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 43–67°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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