Old 33 Raccoon Run (FR 549) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Old 33 Raccoon Run (FR 549) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

12 mi from Belmont Estates

Maps 1,942 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 2.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near River Rock Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 510 ft over 2.3 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 51%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
  • Peach Ridge stands 1,853 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles north.
  • Dry River 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 43–68°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.