Vepco (FR 240) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access
Vepco (FR 240) in VA
Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, North River Ranger District
14 mi from Broadway
2.8 mi off US 33 (straight line)
Maps 1,823 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–1/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonMARGINAL
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Difficult
- 9.9 of this road’s 12.7 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 9.9 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 3,400 ft over 12.7 miles through 20 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Water crossings 0.1, 2.6, 2.8 and 7.2 miles along the road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.4 miles off.
- Kretchie Mountain stands 1,216 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles southwest.
- Sugar Run runs 0.4 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 40–66°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.