Sandy Flats Iron Mountain Camping Area
Damascus, Virginia · 3,550 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,550 ft (1,082 m)3,550 ft1,082 m
- Land
- Jefferson National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Amenities
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About
The shelter was destroyed by a hurricane. the privy still exists, as does the fire pit.
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Sandy Flats Iron Mountain Camping Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain75°60°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 13% chance of rain76°61°
- FriSunny then Rain Showers, 77% chance of rain70°39°
- SatMostly Sunny, 12% chance of rain49°33°
- SunSunny57°37°
Nearby camping
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 12 mi
Scales
Troutdale, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
- 13 mi
Camp site
Troutdale, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
- 13 mi
Camp site
Troutdale, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
- 14 mi
Camp site
Troutdale, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
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