Tom Lee Draft (FR 399) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Tom Lee Draft (FR 399) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

21 mi from Greenville

8.4 mi off US 250 (straight line)

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
VerizonNONE
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StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Moderate
  • 3.3 of this road’s 6.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 5 miles of it graded dirt.
  • Near Northeast Peak.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 21 switchbacks.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • Water crossings 0.3 and 1.4 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
  • Northeast Peak stands 1,615 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles west.
  • A pond lies 0.9 mi off.

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 46–67°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.