Dictum Rdg (FR 422) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

11 mi from Belmont Estates

0.2 mi off US 33 (straight line)

Maps 3,344 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–1/10Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days

VerizonUSABLE

AT&TNONE

T-MobileNONE

StarlinkPOOR

Difficult

4.2 of this road’s 5.1 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
Near White Oak Flat.
Estimated climb: 400 ft over 5.1 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
A gate 5 miles along the road.

Fairly secluded

Dispersed camping in one location is allowable up to 14 days in any 30-day period. Camp at least 100 feet from any stream or other water source.
Camping rules

October normals 33–60°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Dictum Rdg (FR 422) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access