Mossy Falls (FR 6661) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Mossy Falls (FR 6661) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District

7.8 mi from Wytheville

Maps 2,404 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
  • 1.8 of this road’s 2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Little Walker Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 470 ft over 2 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 23%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Long Spur stands 1,416 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles north.
  • New River runs 0.2 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

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 43–67°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.