Kephart Run (FR 547) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access
Kephart Run (FR 547) in VA
Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District
10 mi from Belmont Estates
0.0 mi off US 33 (straight line)
Maps 1,839 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Rough
- All 1.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near River Rock Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 390 ft over 1.7 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 15%.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A water crossing 0.9 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Goods Mountain stands 1,746 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles west.
- Raccoon Run runs 0.1 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 42–67°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.