Mud Lick (FR 279) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Mud Lick (FR 279) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District

15 mi from Blacksburg

Maps 2,077 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

Moderate
  • All 5.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Potts Mountain stands 1,100 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles west.
  • White Branch runs 0.8 mi off.

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 45–66°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.