Established Camping
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp is located near Marion, VA, within the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas and rolling hills, providing a natural setting for camping. Nearby attractions include Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and Hungry Mother State Park, offering opportunities for hiking and exploring.
Description
Overview
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp provides group equestrian camping just minutes from a large network of horse trails in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Old Virginia is a secluded, picturesque campground that can accommodate up to 25 guests and 25 horses. The picturesque views of the mountains and the trickling sounds of the stream create a relaxing, serene vibe for visitors at the primitive camping site.
Recreation
Old Virginia offers easy access to the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail, which connects to the Iron Mountain Trail. From the Iron Mountain Trail, riders can also access the Virginia Creeper Trail to the west or the New River Trail to the east. The Virginia Creeper Trail boasts 33.4 miles of scenery with about 100 trestles and bridges.
Facilities
No drinking water is provided. Please bring plenty of water and tools for manure removal. The campground is easily accessed from a paved road and two portable toilets are provided. Horses may drink from the stream.
Natural Features
The campground sits in the Fairwood Valley along a stream that flows into Fox Creek. The valley is part of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in western Virginia. The forests span 1.8 million acres of rugged Appalachians through Virginia and parts of West Virginia and Kentucky.
Nearby Attractions
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area high country trails, Virginia Creeper Trail, Grayson Highlands State Park, Hungry Mother State Park
Location
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp is located in Virginia
Directions
Take exit 45 off I-81 at Marion ,Virginia. Take Rt.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.
Address
3714 Highway 16
Marion, VA 24354
Coordinates
36.6958333 N
81.4875 W
Detours Nearby
Helton Creek Campground
26 min away
Creeper Trail Campground
30 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 17 min from Kingsport
- 1 hr 21 min from Johnson City
- 1 hr 25 min from Blacksburg
- 1 hr 40 min from Beckley
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
