Pitt Springs (FR 375) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Pitt Springs (FR 375) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Lee Ranger District

4.8 mi from Shenandoah

Maps 1,117 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

Rough
  • All 5.2 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,600 ft over 5.2 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.
  • A water crossing 1.3 miles along the road.
  • A gate 4.8 miles along the road.

Known camping along this road at mile 0.1: .

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
  • Pitt Spring Run runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Big Mountain stands 1,833 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles north.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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 46–70°F, 3.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.