Collins Cove Horse Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens early April and operates through late November. First-come, first-served, no reservations accepted.
Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 9:15PM EST until December 30 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 7 below expected. * WHERE...Bland, Smyth, Tazewell, and Wythe Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until noon EST Tuesday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 9:15PM EST until December 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 7 below expected. * WHERE...Bland, Smyth, Tazewell, and Wythe Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until noon EST Tuesday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
About
Collins Cove Horse Campground is a primitive equestrian facility in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area of Jefferson National Forest. The campground consists of two large grassy fields shaded by hardwoods, hemlocks, and pines at approximately 2,000 feet elevation. Each of the 10 camping units features a wooden picnic table, fire ring, and hitching rails for horses. The campground provides direct access to several trails including the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail (337), Ewing Mountain Trail (4614), Mike's Gap Trail (4504), Moore Trail (4615), and Raven Cliff Trail (4601). Located in the Cripple Creek watershed, the area offers opportunities for fishing and wading. A creek adjacent to the campground provides water for horses, though potable water is not available for campers. Centrally located garbage bins and vault toilets serve the campground. Horse owners must have a current negative Coggins test certificate for any horse taken to public recreation areas in Virginia. Summer temperatures typically range from the upper 70s to low 90s during the day, cooling to the 60s in the evenings. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations.
Directions
Located at 330 Collins Cove Road, Ivanhoe, VA, approximately 18 miles south of Wytheville. From I-81 take exit 70 or 73 at Wytheville onto US 11. Continue onto US 21 south for 11.5 miles to VA 619 at Speedwell. Turn east on VA 619 and go 7.7 miles. Turn right onto VA 642, then go 0.8 mile to VA 643. Go 0.4 mile on this dirt and gravel road to the entrance on the left.
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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 |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
Availability
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