Shoe Creek (FR 263) in VA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Virginia
Shoe Creek (FR 263) in VA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 4.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Nelson County, VA. The road serves Little Priest.
All 4.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.2 miles). Climbs 290 ft over 4.2 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 26%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.1, 2, 2.9, 3.3 and 4 miles in. A gate 2.5 miles in.
Pinnacle Ridge stands 656 ft above the site, 0.6 miles east. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Nellysford, is 12 mi off.
September normals 53–73°F, 6.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov