Tom Lee Draft (FR 399) in VA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Virginia
Tom Lee Draft (FR 399) in VA
A 6.4-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Augusta County, VA. The road serves Northeast Peak. The road is open seasonally, October 1 to December 31.
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.
3.3 of the 6.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5 of the 6.4 miles in are graded dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 21 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.3 and 1.4 miles in.
Northeast Peak stands 1,615 ft above the site, 2.3 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. A pond lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Greenville, is 21 mi off.
September normals 57–76°F, 4.0″ 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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