Vepco (FR 240) in VA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Virginia
Vepco (FR 240) in VA
A 12.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Rockingham County, VA. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to January 15.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, North River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
9.9 of the 12.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 9.9 of the 12.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,400 ft over 12.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 20 switchbacks. Water crossings 0.1, 2.6, 2.8 and 7.2 miles in.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.4 miles off. Kretchie Mountain stands 1,216 ft above the site, 1.1 miles southwest. Sugar Run runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Broadway, is 14 mi off.
September normals 52–77°F, 4.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, North River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov