Little Shoemaker (FR 555) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Little Shoemaker (FR 555) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

8.0 mi from Broadway

Maps 1,314 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 0.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Buck Lick Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 200 ft over 0.5 miles, with sustained grades near 16%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Little North Mountain stands 1,416 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles south.
  • Hogpen Run runs 0.1 mi off.

Rules

  • 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
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 41–67°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.