Middle Creek (FR 3101) in VA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Virginia
Middle Creek (FR 3101) in VA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 4.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Botetourt County, VA. The road serves Chestnut Mountain. The road is open seasonally, August 1 to January 4.
0.3 of the 4.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,600 ft over 4.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks.
Lone Field Hill stands 549 ft above the site, 0.5 miles south. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. A pond lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Buchanan, is 5.5 mi off.
September normals 60–78°F, 5.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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