Welch Hollow (FR 3251) in VA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Virginia
Welch Hollow (FR 3251) in VA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 2.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Botetourt County, VA. The road serves Little Harkening Hill. The road is open seasonally, August 1 to January 4.
All 2.3 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (2.3 miles). Climbs 870 ft over 2.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Chestnut Mountain stands 1,622 ft above the site, 1.1 miles east. Fallingwater Creek runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Buchanan, is 5.5 mi off.
September normals 59–77°F, 5.4″ 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