Mullins (Birch Knob Drive) (FR 616) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access
Mullins (Birch Knob Drive) (FR 616) in VA
Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF
4.5 mi from Clintwood
Maps 1,828 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–0.5 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗
Motor-vehicle season 3/24–1/7Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Rough
- All 4.9 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Near Birch Gap.
- Estimated climb: 1,700 ft over 4.9 miles through 19 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 32%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Known camping along this road at mile 2.4: 1 mapped spot.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Flat Gap Branch runs 0.1 mi off.
- Johnny Bug Rock stands 791 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles west.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
Climate averages
October normals 47–68°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.