Lick Branch (FR 690) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Lick Branch (FR 690) in VA

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

11 mi from Galax

Maps 2,368 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.4 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

Rough
  • All 4.1 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Ewing Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 610 ft over 4.1 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 22%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
  • Jones Branch runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Long Ridge stands 1,409 ft above the map pin, 2.0 miles southwest.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

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 43–67°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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