Crisman Hollow (FR 274) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Lee Ranger District

3.1 mi from New Market

Maps 1,795 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–1/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days

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Difficult

2.6 of this road’s 12 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 2.6 miles of dirt.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side.
Winds through 3 switchbacks.
Gates 1.5 and 11.1 miles along the road.
A water crossing 11.3 miles along the road.

Known camping along this road between mile 2.9 and mile 11.3: .

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
Yellow Cliffs stands 620 ft above the map pin, 1.0 miles south.
A reservoir lies 0.6 mi off.
Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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

October normals 40–66°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Crisman Hollow (FR 274) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access