Price Mountain (FR 5012) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Price Mountain (FR 5012) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District

9.2 mi from Daleville

Maps 1,998 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 4/1–1/10Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 2.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Broad Run Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 640 ft over 2.4 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Caldwell Mountain stands 900 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles south.
  • Sulphur Spring lies 0.9 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping or maintaining a campsite for a period of time exceeding 14 days in any 30-day period… Camping in or within 300 feet of any developed parking area or boat ramp.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 47–68°F, 3.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.