West Gate (Callie Furnace) (FR 338) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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West Gate (Callie Furnace) (FR 338) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, James River Ranger District

1.9 mi from Clifton Forge

Maps 1,919 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 9/1–1/5Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 1.9 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 690 ft over 3.5 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
  • Waits Mountain stands 1,289 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles southwest.
  • A river runs 1.1 mi off.
  • 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 42–66°F, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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