Old Virginia Group Horse Camp
Open from early April through late November. Reservations required via Recreation.gov; no walk-up reservations accepted. Check-in at 2pm, check-out at 12pm. Maximum 14-night consecutive stay. Campers must bring their own water and manure removal tools. A current negative Coggins test is required for horses.
Flood Warning issued October 11 at 5:49AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...South Central Ashe County in northwestern North Carolina... Watauga County in northwestern North Carolina... Southwestern Wilkes County in northwestern North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 547 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated light to moderate rainfall. However, flooding is ongoing in the warned area due to between 4 and locally 7 inches of rain that fell since Saturday morning. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Fall Creek, Norris Fork, Flat Branch, Elk Creek, Mill Creek, Dugger Creek, Little Dugger Creek, Laurel Fork, Dutch Creek, Meat Camp Creek, Brushy Fork, Grassy Creek and Left Prong Stony Fork. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Boone, Blowing Rock, Deep Gap, Todd, Foscoe, Seven Devils and Aho. - For flooding safety information, please visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued October 11 at 12:40AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of North Carolina, including the following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Surry, Watauga and Wilkes and southwest Virginia, including the following areas, Carroll, Floyd, Grayson and Patrick. * 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. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - As the remnants of Isaias move northward into the lower Ohio Valley, periods of rain will continue. Heavier rainfall will continue in short bursts through the day. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches, along with what has already fallen will keep the threat of flooding around. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 5:18AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Ashe County in northwestern North Carolina... Watauga County in northwestern North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 1100 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over a few roadways, possibly including Todd Railroad Grade Road along the South Fork of the New River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 515 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is already occurring in the advisory area. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Cove Creek, Big Laurel Creek, Big Horse Creek, Call Creek, Beaver Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Brushy Fork and Beech Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Jefferson, West Jefferson, Beech Mountain, Lansing, Ashland, Glendale Springs and Sugar Grove. - For flooding safety information, please visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp offers group equestrian camping in the scenic Mount Rogers National Recreation Area within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. This primitive horse camp sits in a picturesque valley with mountain views and a stream where horses can drink. The single group site can accommodate 6-15 horse trailers depending on their size, with a maximum capacity of 25 guests and 25 horses. The campground provides direct access to an extensive network of horse trails. Riders can access the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail, which connects to the Iron Mountain Trail and ultimately to the New River Trail. This makes it an ideal base camp for multi-day riding excursions through the Mount Rogers highlands. As a primitive camp, amenities are minimal. Two portable toilets are provided, but there is no potable water so campers must bring their own supply. Horses may drink from the on-site stream. Campers are required to bring tools for manure removal and follow food storage requirements for bear safety. Dogs are permitted but must be leashed. A current negative Coggins test is required for all horses.
Directions
From I-81: Take exit 45 at Marion, Virginia. Take Route 16 south for approximately 17 miles to VA 603 at Troutdale. Turn right onto VA 603 (Laurel Valley Road) and follow it for approximately 3 miles to the campground on your right.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (276) 783-5196 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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