Open Trail (FR 617) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Open Trail (FR 617) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Warm Springs Ranger District

12 mi from Clifton Forge

Maps 2,324 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Cascade Gorge Trail.
  • Estimated climb: 380 ft over 3.4 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off.
  • Brushy Mountain stands 1,505 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles southeast.

Rules

  • Recreationist can camp anywhere in the National Forest outside a designated campground.…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.…Keep your campsite within 150 feet from a roadway.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 41–64°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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