Clayton Mill CR (FR 61) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Clayton Mill CR (FR 61) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

18 mi from Greenville

Maps 1,952 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 6.9–7.9 and 10–10.3 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 10/1–1/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Moderate
  • 2.1 of this road’s 11.7 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Bettys Hill.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 4 switchbacks.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off.
  • Walker Mountain stands 1,259 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles north.
  • Calfpasture River runs 0.7 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 42–66°F, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.