Cal Clark (FR 1283) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access
Cal Clark (FR 1283) in VA
Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF
5.9 mi from Buena Vista
Maps 1,057 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–0.4 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
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 1.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Deckers Hill.
- Estimated climb: 440 ft over 1.5 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 26%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Coates Mountain stands 1,474 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles southeast.
- Irish Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
Climate averages
October normals 45–69°F, 3.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.