Walker MTN (FR 387) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Walker MTN (FR 387) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

19 mi from East Lexington

Maps 2,049 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 4.3–5 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 10/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 5.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 5.1 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 19%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Sideling Hill stands 1,046 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles east.
  • A pond lies 0.8 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 46–67°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.