Milam (FR 444) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Milam (FR 444) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

13 mi from Basye

Maps 2,618 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

Difficult
  • All 0.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Gobblebark Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 20 ft over 0.5 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Cow Knob rises 9.9 miles southwest.

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 37–63°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.