Smith Flats (FR 3079) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Smith Flats (FR 3079) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts

11 mi from Clifton Forge

Maps 2,036 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 1 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Biggs Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 250 ft over 1 miles, with sustained grades near 12%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Biggs Mountain stands 815 ft above the map pin, 0.5 miles west.

Rules

  • Camping or maintaining a campsite for a period of time exceeding 14 days in any 30-day period. [Ref. § 261.58(a)]…Camping in or within 300 feet of any developed parking area or boat ramp. [Ref. § 261.58(e)]
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 42–66°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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