Poor Valley (FR 222) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

6.0 mi from Tazewell

Maps 3,197 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 2.4–3.9, 4.3–4.8, 5.5–10.9 and 14.6–15.1 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Motor-vehicle season 9/25–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days

VerizonNONE

AT&TNONE

T-MobileNONE

StarlinkPOOR

Difficult

2.9 of this road’s 15.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 2.9 miles of dirt.
Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 15.4 miles through 16 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 32%.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
Shadle Branch runs 1.1 mi off.

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

October normals 39–62°F, 3.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Poor Valley (FR 222) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access