Fox Creek Horse Camp
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates from early April through late November. Reservations available via Recreation.gov.
Wind Advisory issued January 31 at 7:13PM EST until February 1 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Carroll, Floyd, Grayson, and Roanoke Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 7:13PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Carroll, Floyd, Grayson, and Roanoke Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 31 at 7:12PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds Saturday night into Sunday will result in blowing and drifting snow...reducing visibility at times.
About
Fox Creek Horse Camp offers horseback riders unparalleled access to some of the most scenic trail riding in the eastern United States. Situated at approximately 4,000 feet elevation in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, this specialized equestrian campground provides the rare opportunity to ride directly from your campsite onto hundreds of miles of trails through the spectacular Mount Rogers High Country. The campground is set in open fields on either side of Fox Creek, a small rocky trout stream bordered by large boulders, rhododendron, and northern hardwoods. Sites include hitching posts for horses, and the creek provides water for animals. The high elevation location offers a welcome summer retreat with expansive views, opportunities for blueberry picking, and spectacular fall colors. Trail access includes the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail, Iron Mountain Trail, and routes to the open mountain balds and spruce-fir forests of the Mount Rogers High Country. Horse owners must have a current negative Coggins test certificate for any horse brought to the campground, as required by Virginia law. The campground is primitive with portable toilets and no potable water available. The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area Headquarters and Pat Jennings Visitors Center in Marion offers maps, directions, and additional information about the area's extensive trail system.
Directions
From I-81, take exit 45 at Marion, VA. Take State Route 16 south for 17 miles to Troutdale, VA. Turn right onto State Route 603 (Laurel Valley Road) and follow it for approximately 4 miles to the campground on the right.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Old Virginia Group Horse Camp 0.9mi
- Hurricane Campground 1.9mi
- Grindstone 2.2mi
- Grayson Highlands State Park Hickory Ridge Campground 4.2mi
- Grayson Highlands State Park Backpack Parking Campground 4.5mi
- Grayson Highlands State Park Horse Stalls Campground 4.8mi
- Grayson Highlands State Park Hunts Campground 4.8mi
- Grayson Highlands State Park Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground 4.9mi
- Grayson Highlands State Park Shelters Campground 4.9mi
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| sm.fs.mrnra@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (276) 783-5196 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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