Hussy Mountain Horse Camp
Open for the season through late October. First-come, first-served only. Some loops across the stream are currently unavailable due to a closed bridge. Dogs must be leashed. Horses require a current negative Coggins test certificate.
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 2:18AM EDT until July 22 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe and Watauga and Virginia, including the following areas, Bland, Botetourt, Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, Roanoke, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An extremely moist environment consisting of PWATs of 1.8-2.2 inches combined with training showers and thunderstorms will lead to the potential for flash flooding across the Flood Watch area today. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 7:26AM EDT until July 22 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Smyth and Wythe. * WHEN...Until 930 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 726 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Campbell Creek, Cove Creek, Laurel Run, Hungry Mother Creek, Lick Creek, Mill Creek, Muskrat Branch, Locust Cove Creek, Middle Fork Holston River and Monkey Run. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wytheville... Rural Retreat... Marion Wytheville... Favonia... Nebo... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Hussy Mountain Horse Camp is a primitive equestrian campground situated in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Located in the east fork of the Dry Run Valley at approximately 3,000 feet elevation, the area is well-shaded with hardwoods, hemlocks, and pines. The campground offers 10 sites across three group camping loops, each designed for horse camping with parking for 4-5 vehicles with trailers. Each loop provides wooden picnic tables, fire rings, hitching rails, bear-proof garbage containers, and vault toilets. Potable water is available from faucets. East Fork Dry Run Creek runs adjacent to the campground, providing a water source for horses. The camp offers direct access to several trails including the East Fork Divide Trail (4617), Dry Run Gap Trail (4613), and Highlands Horse Trail (337). Horse owners must have a current negative Coggins test certificate for any horse brought for recreational use in Virginia. Dogs are permitted but must be leashed (maximum 6 feet) within the recreation area. Summer days are warm with temperatures in the upper 70s to low 90s, while evenings typically cool into the 60s.
Directions
From I-81: Take Exit 70 or 72 at Wytheville, Virginia onto US 11 (Main Street). On the west end of town, continue on Main Street which becomes US 21 south. Follow US 21 south for approximately 14.5 miles to Forest Service Road 14 (CC Camp Road), located approximately three miles south of Speedwell. Turn left onto FS 14 and follow it east for approximately two miles. The campground will be on your right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $7 |
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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