Hall (FR 209) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Hall (FR 209) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District

12 mi from Salem

Maps 1,617 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–1.8 and 3.9–5.1 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–1/10Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
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StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 5.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Chimney Rock.
  • Estimated climb: 1,600 ft over 5.2 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
  • Chimney Rock stands 2,026 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles north.
  • Craig Creek runs 0.6 mi off.
  • 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 44–68°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.