Potts Mountain (The Grade) (FR 351) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Potts Mountain (The Grade) (FR 351) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, James River Ranger District

15 mi from Covington

Maps 2,233 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0.1–0.6 and 3.7–4.4 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 9/1–1/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 11 of this road’s 12.6 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 11 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 3,500 ft over 12.6 miles through 17 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
  • Toms Knob stands 1,155 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles southeast.
  • Toms Branch runs 0.7 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping or maintaining a campsite for a period of time exceeding 14 days in any 30-day period. [Ref. § 261.58(a)]…Camping in or within 300 feet of any developed parking area or boat ramp. [Ref. § 261.58(e)]
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 45–67°F, 3.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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