Potts Mountain West (FR 177.2) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Potts Mountain West (FR 177.2) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District

19 mi from White Sulphur Springs

Maps 3,089 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
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 3.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Big Knob.
  • Estimated climb: 850 ft over 3.9 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
  • 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 0.9 miles 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 43–64°F, 3.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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