Collins Cove Horse Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens early April and operates through late November. First-come, first-served, no reservations accepted.

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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