Potts Jeep RD.ORV (FR 5036) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Potts Jeep RD.ORV (FR 5036) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District

11 mi from Covington

Maps 2,376 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
VerizonMARGINAL
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 7.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Little Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 2,100 ft over 7.3 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 40%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
  • Bald Mountain stands 1,165 ft above the map pin, 1.6 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 45–67°F, 3.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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