West Augusta (FR 348) in VA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Virginia

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West Augusta (FR 348) in VA

George Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District
2,034 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 4.1-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Augusta County, VA. 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.

3.4 of the 4.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 0.2 miles of dirt. Climbs 620 ft over 4.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 1.7 miles in.

Mad Lick Ridge stands 1,257 ft above the site, 1.5 miles north. A pond lies 0.6 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Staunton, is 17 mi off.

September normals 52–76°F, 4.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Lovelady "a" (FR 1241) in VADispersed Camping44.6miPeavine (FR 318) in VAForest Road Road44.8miPetro Power in VAStore Lot Parking45.3miDancing Creek (FR 317) in VADispersed Camping45.8miGlen. Adm Site & Wc (FR 774) in VADispersed Camping46.4mi
Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?