Lignite Mines (FR 180) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access
Lignite Mines (FR 180) in VA
Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District
10 mi from Covington
Maps 1,577 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 2.3–2.8 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 8.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 2.6 miles of dirt.
- Near Fork Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,700 ft over 8.1 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 22%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Fork Mountain stands 1,831 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles northwest.
- Craig Creek runs 0.8 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 47–69°F, 3.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.