Jones Access (FR 501) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Jones Access (FR 501) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

23 mi from Bridgewater

Maps 2,281 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.3 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 10/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Rock Lick Spring.
  • Estimated climb: 510 ft over 1.6 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Carroll Draft runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Bullpasture Mountain stands 1,035 ft above the map pin, 1.2 miles northwest.

Rules

  • Dispersed camping in one location is allowable up to 14 days in any 30-day period. Camp at least 100 feet from any stream or other water source.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 40–65°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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