Mcghee Creek (FR 776) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access
Mcghee Creek (FR 776) in VA
Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF
7.1 mi from Coeburn
Maps 2,681 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 7/1–1/7Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Rough
- All 5.2 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 280 ft over 5.2 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 27%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
Climate averages
October normals 41–66°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.