Goshen Pass Area
Max Meadows, Virginia
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36°53'11.0"N 80°51'32.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Virginia |
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More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Max Meadows, Virginia
- Head west on Ramsey Mountain Rd toward Max Meadows Rd (161 ft)
- Turn left onto Max Meadows Rd (1.8 mi)
- Continue onto Fort Chiswell Rd (7.8 mi)
- Turn left onto State Rte 608 (1.8 mi)
- Turn left onto State Rte 623 (0.2 mi)
- Turn right (0.2 mi)
- Turn left (0.2 mi)
- Turn right (295 ft)
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