Dam Local Gov. (FR 6861) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Dam Local Gov. (FR 6861) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District

3.7 mi from Pulaski

Maps 2,072 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Fisherman Delight.
  • Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
  • Chestnut Mountain stands 743 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles north.

Rules

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

Climate averages

October normals 43–67°F, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.