Enterprise (FR 742) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Enterprise (FR 742) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District

12 mi from Daleville

Maps 1,305 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 4/1–1/10Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonWEAK
AT&TMARGINAL
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Difficult
  • 1.5 of this road’s 2.1 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 1.5 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Route 42 Overlook.
  • Estimated climb: 470 ft over 2.1 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Craig Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Aps Knob stands 1,581 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles west.
  • 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… Camping in or within 300 feet of any developed parking area or boat ramp.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 45–69°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.