Rocky Mountain (FR 734) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access
Rocky Mountain (FR 734) in VA
Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District
6.9 mi from Pembroke
Maps 2,449 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 10.3–10.8 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Difficult
- 8.2 of this road’s 11 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.2 miles of dirt.
- Near Hayes Knob.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Winds through 11 switchbacks.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off.
- Big Mountain stands 1,487 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles south.
- Iron Spring Branch runs 0.1 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 44–64°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.