Cold Springs Hol (FR 439) in VA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Virginia
Cold Springs Hol (FR 439) in VA
A 5.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Rockingham County, VA. The road serves Rader Knob.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, North River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 5.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 3.3 of the 5.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,400 ft over 5.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 2 and 2.1 miles in.
Shaver Mountain stands 853 ft above the site, 0.9 miles northwest. Cold Spring River runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. The nearest town, Basye, is 16 mi off.
September normals 52–76°F, 4.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, North River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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