Guillion Fork (FR 221) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Guillion Fork (FR 221) in VA

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

7.1 mi from Rural Retreat

Maps 2,410 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 5.5–6 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 9/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 2.8 of this road’s 9.7 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.8 miles of dirt.
  • Near Griffith Knob.
  • Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 9.7 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 27%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.8 miles off.
  • Browns Peak stands 998 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles southeast.
  • Gullion Fork Fishing Ponds lies 1.0 mi off.

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 42–67°F, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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