Bealers Ferry Canoe Launch (FR 1685) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bealers Ferry Canoe Launch (FR 1685) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Lee Ranger District

6.0 mi from Luray

Maps 732 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Moderate
  • All 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Oak Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 0 ft over 0.3 miles, with sustained grades near 12%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
  • A pond lies 0.2 mi off.
  • Kennedy Peak stands 1,831 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles west.

Rules

  • Camping or maintaining a campsite for a period of time exceeding 14 days in any 30-day period. [Ref. § 261.58(a)]…Camping in or within 300 feet of any developed parking area or boat ramp. [Ref. § 261.58(e)]
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 44–70°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.