Virginia / Grayson County / Jefferson National Forest / Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

Old Virginia Group Horse Camp

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates seasonally, commonly from April through September.

About

Old Virginia Group Horse Camp provides a peaceful, primitive camping experience for equestrian groups in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Set in the picturesque Fairwood Valley alongside a stream that flows into Fox Creek, this secluded campground can accommodate up to 25 guests and 25 horses, with space for 6 to 15 horse trailers depending on size. The campground offers direct 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 scenic riding with about 100 trestles and bridges, or the New River Trail to the east. The location provides unparalleled access to some of the most scenic trail riding in the region, all within the stunning high country of the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. As a primitive facility, campers must bring their own drinking water and tools for manure removal. Horses may drink from the stream. The campground is easily accessed from a paved road and provides portable toilets. The surrounding George Washington and Jefferson National Forests span 1.8 million acres of rugged Appalachian terrain across Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky.

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 and drive for about 3 miles to the campground on the right. Follow signs.

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