Rocky Mountain (FR 734) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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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
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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

  • 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 44–64°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.