South Portal (FR 6055) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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South Portal (FR 6055) in VA

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

5.7 mi from Wytheville

Maps 2,700 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 10/1–1/1Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 0.6 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, 0.5 miles of it graded dirt.
  • Near Little Walker Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 100 ft over 0.6 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
  • Big Bend stands 1,266 ft above the map pin, 2.9 miles west.

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, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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