Whitting Tract (FR 1686) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Whitting Tract (FR 1686) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Lee Ranger District

7.0 mi from Luray

Maps 887 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 1.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Oak Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 40 ft over 1.4 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 19%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
  • A river runs 0.4 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
  • Kennedy Peak stands 1,676 ft above the map pin, 3.7 miles southwest.

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 44–68°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.