Ramseys Draft Wilderness
Ramseys Draft Wilderness is a 6,577-acre wilderness area in Augusta County, Virginia. It rises from about 2,264 to 4,270 ft. The nearest town is McDowell, 7.5 miles away in a straight line.
Ramseys Draft Wilderness map
Ramseys Draft Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Camping in Ramseys Draft Wilderness is limited to 21 days.
- The maximum group size at Ramseys Draft Wilderness is 10.
- McDowell, VA is the nearest town, 7.5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Ramseys Draft Wilderness is about 4,270 ft, and its lowest about 2,264 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Hardscrabble Knob, about 4,270 ft.
Who manages Ramseys Draft Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 6,577 | Not on record | 10 | 21 days | North River Ranger District, 540-432-0187 |
Getting to Ramseys Draft Wilderness
- McDowell, VA is the nearest town, 7.5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Ramseys Draft Wilderness
- Hardscrabble Knob summit
- Tearjacket Knob summit
- Big Bald Knob summit
- Hiner Spring spring
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to Ramseys Draft Wilderness
- National forestRamseys Draft Wilderness lies inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Virginia
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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