West Augusta (FR 348A) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access
West Augusta (FR 348A) in VA
Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District
17 mi from Staunton
0.0 mi off US 250 (straight line)
Maps 2,034 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
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Rough
- All 3.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt the whole way.
- Near The Peak.
- Estimated climb: 540 ft over 3.2 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A water crossing 1.7 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Mad Lick Ridge stands 1,257 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles north.
- A pond lies 0.6 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 41–66°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.