Overcammedensation
One of two 5.10+ climbs catalogued at Smoke Hole Canyon.
- 5.10+
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
Is Overcammedensation open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. It doesn't name Overcammedensation, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Road Closures James River and Warm Springs Ranger District
Agency closure covering George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Bolar Mountain Recreation Area - Twin Ridge Road Closure
Agency closure covering George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail Closure Update
Agency alert covering George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area: Forest Service Road 84 Closed Beginning 9/1/25
Agency alert covering George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Overcammedensation
Best months: June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
40° / 21°
10 wet
Feb
44° / 23°
10 wet
Mar
52° / 30°
11 wet
Apr
64° / 39°
13 wet
May
72° / 48°
14 wet
Jun
79° / 56°
12 wet
Jul
82° / 60°
12 wet
Aug
80° / 59°
11 wet
Sep
74° / 53°
9 wet
Oct
64° / 41°
9 wet
Nov
53° / 31°
9 wet
Dec
43° / 25°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hot Springs, VA, 13.9 mi away at 2,244 ft. The station sits about 600 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of only two routes catalogued in this grade at Smoke Hole Canyon, located in Copperhead Cove sector.
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