Old Virginia Group Horse Camp
Open seasonally from early April through late November. No potable water available; bring your own drinking water. Horses may drink from the stream. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 11 at 7:06PM EDT until August 12 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 571 IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA STOKES SURRY IN NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA ALLEGHANY NC ASHE WATAUGA WILKES YADKIN IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 18 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA BLAND CARROLL CITY OF GALAX CITY OF RADFORD CRAIG FLOYD GILES GRAYSON MONTGOMERY PATRICK PULASKI SMYTH TAZEWELL WYTHE IN WEST CENTRAL VIRGINIA CITY OF ROANOKE CITY OF SALEM FRANKLIN ROANOKE
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 1:42PM EDT until August 13 at 8:00AM 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, Virginia, including the following areas, Alleghany VA, Bath, Bland, Botetourt, Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe, and southeast West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and Western Greenbrier. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * 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. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms may lead to flash flooding through midweek. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp offers group equestrian camping in the picturesque Fairwood Valley along a stream that flows into Fox Creek. This primitive campground within the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area can accommodate up to 25 guests and 25 horses, with space for 6 to 15 horse trailers depending on their size. The secluded setting and mountain views create a serene atmosphere for riders. The campground provides easy access to the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail, which connects to the Iron Mountain Trail. From there, riders can access the Virginia Creeper Trail to the west (featuring 33.4 miles of scenery with about 100 trestles and bridges) or the New River Trail to the east. Nearby attractions include Grayson Highlands State Park and Hungry Mother State Park. This is a primitive facility with portable toilets only. No potable water is available; campers must bring their own drinking water, though horses may drink from the stream. Horse owners must have a current negative Coggins test certificate for recreational riding in Virginia. Dogs are permitted but must be leashed (maximum 6 feet).
Directions
Take exit 45 off I-81 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 drive for about 3 miles to the campground on the 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 | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (276) 783-5196 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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