Star Chapel (FR 401) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Star Chapel (FR 401) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Warm Springs Ranger District

19 mi from Marlinton

Maps 2,019 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 9/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 2.2 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Berry Knob.
  • Estimated climb: 610 ft over 2.2 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • A water crossing at the start of the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
  • Rocky Ridge stands 1,013 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles south.
  • Jackson River runs 0.3 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 42–64°F, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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