Gas Pipe (FR 354) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Gas Pipe (FR 354) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, James River Ranger District

6.9 mi from Covington

Maps 1,422 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
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileWEAK
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 5.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Iron Ore Knob.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
  • Shoemaker Knob stands 1,002 ft above the map pin, 1.2 miles west.
  • Swanson Branch runs 0.6 mi off.

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 46–69°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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