Broadrun (FR 183) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Broadrun (FR 183) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District

8.5 mi from Daleville

6.0 mi off US 220 (straight line)

Maps 1,615 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 4.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Lick Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 560 ft over 4.4 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 20%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
  • Water crossings 0.2 and 0.8 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.5 miles off.
  • Broad Run Mountain stands 1,125 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles northeast.
  • 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… Camping in or within 300 feet of any developed parking area or boat ramp.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 47–68°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.