Cripple Creek (FR 49710) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Cripple Creek (FR 49710) in VA

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

9.3 mi from Wytheville

Maps 2,178 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 9/24–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 1.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Chestnut Knob.
  • Estimated climb: 390 ft over 1.2 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 19%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.0 miles off.
  • Ewing Mountain stands 1,185 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles south.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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 41–67°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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