Audie Murphy (FR 11060) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Audie Murphy (FR 11060) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District

8.3 mi from Elliston

Maps 2,175 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.6 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 2.8 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Brush Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 810 ft over 2.8 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 15%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
  • Brush Mountain stands 925 ft above the map pin, 2.1 miles northeast.

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 44–66°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.