Upper Boat Launch (FR 637) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Upper Boat Launch (FR 637) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Warm Springs Ranger District

11 mi from Clifton Forge

Maps 1,252 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
  • 0.5 of this road’s 1.7 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Little Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 180 ft over 1.7 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Cowpasture River runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Beards Mountain stands 1,592 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles southwest.

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 43–68°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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