Pocahontas (FR 972) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Pocahontas (FR 972) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District

2.8 mi from Pearisburg

Maps 2,181 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.7 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 1.3 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Rice Fields Trailhead.
  • Estimated climb: 280 ft over 1.3 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 19%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.
  • Angels Rest stands 1,447 ft above the map pin, 3.4 miles south.

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 46–67°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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