Ambrose (Glen Wilton) (FR 1629) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Ambrose (Glen Wilton) (FR 1629) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, James River Ranger District

4.2 mi from Clifton Forge

Maps 1,284 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

Difficult
  • 1.8 of this road’s 2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 1 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Callie Furnace.
  • Estimated climb: 500 ft over 2 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 23%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
  • Waits Mountain stands 1,924 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles northwest.
  • James River runs 1.2 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. [Ref. § 261.58(a)]…Camping in or within 300 feet of any developed parking area or boat ramp. [Ref. § 261.58(e)]
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 47–68°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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