Petites Gap (FR 35) in VA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Virginia
Petites Gap (FR 35) in VA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 3.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Rockbridge County, VA. The road serves Hunting Spring.
All 3.9 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (3.9 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 3.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks.
Thunder Ridge stands 2,779 ft above the site, 2.6 miles south. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. A pond lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Glasgow, is 5.0 mi off.
September normals 61–81°F, 5.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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