Cove Mountain (FR 3038) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access in Virginia
Cove Mountain (FR 3038) in VA
A restriction reported for this unit is not yet mapped here; see the rules below.
Why
U.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.All 0.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Climbs 330 ft over 0.5 miles, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 21%.
Jennings Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Pine Ridge stands 1,363 ft above the site, 2.0 miles east. Night skies are Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts: 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)]
| Fire restrictions | Set by George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. Check current orders |
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2 reviewed rules are not confirmed here
| Camping | Not confirmed here Reported rule: Authority statement Camping within 500 feet of Saint Mary Falls 36 CFR 261.58(e).…Dispersed camping within 200 feet of creeks, rivers, lakes, reservoirs, springs, and open water streams unless written permission is granted, or signage permits 36 CFR 261.58(e). |
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| Camping | Not confirmed here Reported rule: Prohibited This order applies to areas in and around the parking lot located on the Amherst County side of the Footbridge, and within 1,000 feet of the Footbridge in Bedford County, as shown on the attached map.…Camping CFR 261.58(e). |
September normals 58–79°F, 4.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.