Top Drive (Scenic Byway) (FR 447) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, James River Ranger District

10 mi from Lexington

Maps 3,028 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 4.8–5.2 and 5.5–5.7 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days

VerizonWEAK

AT&TWEAK

T-MobileNONE

StarlinkPOOR

Rough

0.1 of this road’s 6.9 miles are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
Near Pete's Cave Trail AKA North Mountain Trail.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Known camping along this road between mile 1 and mile 1.2: .

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.

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

October normals 38–61°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Top Drive (Scenic Byway) (FR 447) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access