Fox Creek Horse Camp
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates from early April through late November. Reservations available via Recreation.gov.
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 9:15PM EST until December 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson County. In West Virginia, Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon EST Tuesday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
High Wind Warning issued December 29 at 9:15PM EST until December 30 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson County. In West Virginia, Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon EST Tuesday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
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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