Big Branch (FR 270) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Big Branch (FR 270) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

10 mi from Galax

Maps 2,560 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.3 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Farmers Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 310 ft over 2.9 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 24%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
  • Ewing Mountain stands 803 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles west.

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 41–65°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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