Blackhorse Gap West (FR 186-1) in VA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Virginia
Blackhorse Gap West (FR 186-1) in VA
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Rules not confirmed
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 0.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Botetourt County, VA. The road serves Blue Knob.
0.1 of the 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.1 miles of dirt.
Blue Knob stands 1,407 ft above the site, 1.8 miles south. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Wilson Creek runs 0.5 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Blue Ridge, is 5.0 mi off.
September normals 57–79°F, 4.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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Fire restrictions
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov