Piney Mountain (FR 465) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Piney Mountain (FR 465) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Warm Springs Ranger District

18 mi from Clifton Forge

Maps 1,965 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

Rough
  • All 7.8 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Black Rock.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 21 switchbacks.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Big Piney Mountain stands 956 ft above the map pin, 0.7 miles west.
  • Red Swamp runs 0.6 mi off.

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 43–67°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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