Hicksville (FR 61471) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Hicksville (FR 61471) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District

5.8 mi from Bluefield

Maps 2,223 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 10/1–1/1Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 2.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Round Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 860 ft over 2.3 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 22%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off.
  • New River runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Round Mountain stands 1,720 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles southwest.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Rules

  • Camping or maintaining a campsite for a period of time exceeding 14 days in any 30-day period… Camping in or within 300 feet of any developed parking area or boat ramp.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 45–66°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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