Tillman (FR 101) in VA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Virginia
Tillman (FR 101) in VA
A 6.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Augusta County, VA.
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.
0.3 of the 6.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 560 ft over 6.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 0.4 miles in. A gate 1.6 miles in.
The Hearthstone Lake shoreline is 0.3 mi off. Grooms Ridge stands 971 ft above the site, 1.0 miles west. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. The nearest town, Bridgewater, is 10 mi off.
September normals 52–76°F, 3.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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