Second Mountain (FR 502) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Second Mountain (FR 502) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District

9.9 mi from Belmont Estates

0.6 mi off US 33 (straight line)

Maps 3,461 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 2.9–3.3 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 10/1–1/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 4.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 290 ft over 4.7 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 20%.
  • A gate 4.5 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles 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 33–60°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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