Shinault Shanty (FR 396) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Shinault Shanty (FR 396) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

21 mi from Staunton

Maps 3,682 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

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 3.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 3.6 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Confederate Breastworks Interpretive Site.
  • Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 3.9 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 23%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.

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 41–60°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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