Thunder (FR 3105) in VA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Virginia
Thunder (FR 3105) in VA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 1.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Rockbridge County, VA. The road serves Thunder Ridge Overlook. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to January 4.
All 1.7 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (1.7 miles). Climbs 540 ft over 1.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Winds through 5 switchbacks.
Thunder Ridge stands 2,860 ft above the site, 2.1 miles south. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Hopper Creek runs 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Glasgow, is 5.9 mi off.
September normals 58–79°F, 5.4″ 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