Old 311 (FR 5004) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Old 311 (FR 5004) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District

14 mi from White Sulphur Springs

Maps 2,477 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 1.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Middle Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 0 ft over 1.4 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Potts Creek runs 0.6 mi off.
  • Hanging Rock stands 1,184 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles southeast.

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 42–66°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.