Big Bend (FR 1171) in VA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Virginia
Big Bend (FR 1171) in VA
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Rules not confirmed
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 0.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Rockbridge County, VA. The road serves Nettle Mountain. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to January 4.
All 0.9 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 350 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%.
Nettle Mountain stands 1,464 ft above the site, 1.4 miles southeast. A pond lies 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 11 mi off.
September normals 55–76°F, 4.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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Fire restrictions
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov