Beason (FR 430) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Beason (FR 430) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

16 mi from East Lexington

Maps 1,854 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

Rough
  • All 0.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 90 ft over 0.4 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 15%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
  • Calfpasture River runs 0.7 mi off.
  • Sideling Hill stands 1,241 ft above the map pin, 3.0 miles north.

Rules

  • Dispersed camping in one location is allowable up to 14 days in any 30-day period. Camp at least 100 feet from any stream or other water source.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 42–65°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.