Big Mary (FR 104) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Big Mary (FR 104) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF

9.5 mi from Greenville

Maps 1,322 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–1/10Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonMARGINAL
AT&TWEAK
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 3.2 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, 2.8 miles of it gravel.
  • Near McClung Mountain.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
  • McClung Mountain stands 1,418 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles southeast.
  • South River runs 0.2 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 44–67°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.