Union Springs (FR 225) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access
Union Springs (FR 225) in VA
Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District
13 mi from Belmont Estates
1.5 mi off US 33 (straight line)
Maps 3,863 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 10.1–11.9 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗
Motor-vehicle season 9/1–1/7Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Difficult
- 8.3 of this road’s 11.9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 8.3 miles of it dirt.
- Near Meadow Knob.
- Estimated climb: 3,400 ft over 11.9 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 28%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- A gate 1.8 miles along the road.
- Water crossings 2.1, 6.5, 7.1 and 7.4 miles along the road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.9 miles off.
- Maple Spring lies 0.3 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 35–59°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.