Beetle Run (FR 1628) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Beetle Run (FR 1628) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Lee Ranger District

1.6 mi from Basye

Maps 1,503 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 10/1–1/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Moderate
  • 0.8 of this road’s 1.1 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 0.8 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Furnace Knob.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Shenandoah Alum Springs lies 0.3 mi off.
  • Little Mountain stands 547 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles north.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Rules

  • Camping or maintaining a campsite for a period of time exceeding 14 days in any 30-day period. [Ref. § 261.58(a)]…Camping in or within 300 feet of any developed parking area or boat ramp. [Ref. § 261.58(e)]
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 39–66°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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