Kennedy Peak (FR 1723) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Kennedy Peak (FR 1723) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Lee Ranger District

5.1 mi from Luray

Maps 1,843 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • A pond lies 0.5 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
  • Kennedy Peak stands 720 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles northeast.

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 41–66°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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