Pulaski Tract (FR 634.3) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Pulaski Tract (FR 634.3) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts

5.1 mi from Buchanan

Maps 1,363 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–1/4Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 1.8 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Harveys Knob.
  • Estimated climb: 550 ft over 3.3 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 15%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off.
  • Harveys Knob stands 1,281 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles southeast.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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 50–69°F, 3.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.