Equestrian Camping near Bastian, VA

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    Collins Cove Horse Campground features on-site horse corrals with nearby toilet facilities and trash collection. Located in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest near Ivanhoe, Virginia, this established tent campground caters specifically to equestrians with water hookups at campsites. The terrain accommodates tent camping rather than RVs, keeping the atmosphere rustic and horse-focused. Fox Creek Horse Camp in Marion offers gravel and grass pads with picnic tables and fire rings at an economical $5 per night. Sites include hitching posts for securing horses, and the camp maintains manure collection areas for proper waste management. Portable toilets are available, but campers should bring their own water as no potable water is provided on site.

    The Virginia Highlands Horse Trail connects directly to Fox Creek Horse Camp, allowing riders immediate trail access without needing to trailer horses to trailheads. This extensive trail network offers riders up to 66 miles of connected routes when combined with other area trails. Old Virginia Group Horse Camp accommodates larger equestrian parties with space for up to 25 people and 25 horses for $50 per night. The camp includes a natural water source where horses can drink from a stream on property. Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground in Grayson Highlands State Park provides longer, level gravel sites with water and electric hookups plus clean, well-maintained stalls in both open and closed configurations for an additional fee. The sites back into a single spur with a turn-around at the end, making trailer maneuvering manageable.

    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Bastian (9)

      1. Mash Fork Campground — Camp Creek State Park

      4.6(17)24mi from BastianRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Camp Creek State Park is well-managed and beautifully-maintained with an active foundation that raises money for cool stuff like the conversation fire pit with swings, located in the Mash Fork Campground"

      "This was a convienent campground right off the highway, easy to get to, small but has a few full hookup sites."

      2. Raven Cliff Campground — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

      4.7(3)22mi from Bastian1 siteRVs, Tents

      "Other than the bear hunting that went on, was scary..this is a peaceful spot to reset with plenty of hiking trails right next to the creek."

      "Trails were well maintained & short walk down to the river. Would definitely stay again!"

      from $5 / night

      3. Collins Cove Horse Campground — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

      5.0(1)23mi from Bastian11 sitesTents

      "Tho, no immediate fresh water pumps, walking distance water access for horses and dogs. As well as bathing down from the campgrounds. Creak water. Very spacious and scenic."

      from $5 / night

      4. Glen Lyn Town Park & Campground

      2.0(1)22mi from BastianRVs, Tents

      5. Fox Creek Horse Camp

      4.5(4)37mi from Bastian22 sites

      "We don't have horses so I wouldn't stay here when it is full. For us it is great as a cheap stop if we are traveling through the area at the right time."

      "With a wide network of multi-use trails in this area, Fox Creek Horse Camp provides a nice base for exploring on horseback. Sites have a gravel/grass pads, picnic table, and fire ring."

      from $5 / night

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      6. Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground — Grayson Highlands State Park

      4.7(6)41mi from Bastian24 sitesRVs, Tents

      "This equestrian campground in a beautiful state forest allows for other campers to make reservations no more than 30 days in advance; priority is for campers with horses."

      "We camped at an equestrian campgrounds, chestnut ridge perhaps? Saw a Family of black bear about a mile from camp then a bobcat in camp later that day!"

      from $37 / night

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      7. Double C Horse and Rider Campground — Camp Creek State Park

      Be the first to review24mi from BastianTents

      8. Hussy Mountain Horse Camp

      Be the first to review26mi from Bastian4 sitesRVs, Tents

      from $7 / night

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      9. Old Virginia Group Horse Camp

      3.0(1)37mi from Bastian1 siteRVs

      from $50 / night

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    33 Reviews of 9 Bastian Campgrounds

    • Jean C.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jun. 30, 2021

      Old Virginia Group Horse Camp

      Equestrian campground group site in national forest

      This is a group equestrian camp that can be reserved via Recreation.gov for$50/night for up to 25 people. There is no potable water available, so plan to bring your own. There is a stream at the site where the horses may drink. There's enough space for a number of trailers, including large ones, and up to 25 horses. There's a fair amount of grassy area and it's lined with rhododendron. Dumpster provided. No cell service.

      There are a number of horse trails that connect, starting with the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail nearby, so you don't need to trailer your horses to get to the trailhead

    • Jean C.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 1, 2021

      Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground — Grayson Highlands State Park

      Equestrian campground in beautiful Grayson Highlands

      This equestrian campground in a beautiful state forest allows for other campers to make reservations no more than 30 days in advance; priority is for campers with horses. This state park has wild horses of its own, but has numerous multi-use and equestrian trails and connects with additional trails in the area for up to 66 miles of riding. Chestnut Hollow is distinct from the Hickory Ridge campground.

      The campsites are back-in along a single spur with turn-around at the end. There are  bathrooms with showers and a sink for laundry. Fees are $20-23/night, slightly higher for out of state campers. There are open and closed stall options for an additional fee. These were clean and in good repair. Although the official season runs May - October, it is open for primitive camping March, April, and November.

      Site are long, gravel, relatively level with water/electric.

    • Bridgett W.
      Apr. 13, 2026

      Collins Cove Horse Campground — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

      Spacious Country

      Tho, no immediate fresh water pumps, walking distance water access for horses and dogs. As well as bathing down from the campgrounds. Creak water. Very spacious and scenic. The trails are near and beautiful. Lovely for horseback riding or hiking, or just tent camping. Latrine are located at campground, walking distance.

    • K
      Jun. 14, 2018

      Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground — Grayson Highlands State Park

      Bobcats, Black Bear, & Wild Horses

      Lot s of wildlife! We camped at an equestrian campgrounds, chestnut ridge perhaps? Saw a Family of black bear about a mile from camp then a bobcat in camp later that day! Great facilities and located very close to Wilbur ridge where the wild ponies are! The AT is very close and waterfall hikes can be accessed from camp.also lots of great bouldering in the area

    • Jennifer B.
      Jun. 20, 2019

      Mash Fork Campground — Camp Creek State Park

      Super Clean and Nice!

      Camp Creek State Park is well-managed and beautifully-maintained with an active foundation that raises money for cool stuff like the conversation fire pit with swings, located in the Mash Fork Campground, which is only 2-miles off the I-77 at exit 20 in Mercer County, WV.

      Mash Fork is one of four campgrounds at Camp Creek  State Park which all offer picnic tables, grills and fire rings.  Mash Fork has RV and tent sites:  9 sites with electricity, 8 sites with electricity and water, or 9 sites with electricity, water and sewer.  The bathhouses are super nice, there's free WiFi, and they sell exceptionally generous bundles of firewood which the camp host will personally deliver to your site.

      There's a small store in the Mash Fork Campground with camping supplies and some souvenirs.  Make sure you check the cooler for local free-range chicken eggs… Yum!

      If you're looking for more rustic tent camping, head to the Blue Jay Campground.  If you're a horse owner, the Double C Horse and Rider Camp has 2, 4, or 6 horse occupancy sites all within the 6,000 acre Camp Creek State Park and Forest.

      Camp Creek State Park has two beautiful waterfalls.  You can drive to both, but Mash Creek Falls is a short walk from the Mash Fork campground, so make sure you check it out. Campbell Creek Falls has a deep pool at the bottom where you can swim.  Camp Creek is stocked with trout in the spring, so expect to see lots of fishermen along the banks.

      If you have time, you can check out 33-miles of trails which are loaded with wildflowers in the spring.

      *A little local trivia:  Mash Fork gives you a hint about the area's moonshining past… wink, wink!

    • Camp With Me The Dyrt Pro User
      Feb. 20, 2026

      Fox Creek Horse Camp

      $5 Campground

      This is a neat campground. We camp in the area a lot and this campground is either completely empty or totally full. We have stayed here a couple of times when it was empty. We don't have horses so I wouldn't stay here when it is full. For us it is great as a cheap stop if we are traveling through the area at the right time. A nice creek goes through the campground that is right on the highway, so we usually stay in the back to get away from the road noise. Not that there is much traffic in the area at night. 

      Check it out in our 360° Video and see it like you are there. 

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    • Robyn S.
      Apr. 4, 2017

      Mash Fork Campground — Camp Creek State Park

      Nice Campground, Trails and Waterfalls

      This was a convienent campground right off the highway, easy to get to, small but has a few full hookup sites. The site we stayed at had a small babbling brook right behind it and also a trail head that climbed up and back down right into the campground. Very nice trail for the dogs and I to get some exercise on. There are also more trails on the other side of the road and a waterfall fairly close by!

    • Jean C.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jun. 30, 2021

      Fox Creek Horse Camp

      Neat equestrian camp with easy trail access

      With a wide network of multi-use trails in this area, Fox Creek Horse Camp provides a nice base for exploring on horseback. Sites have a gravel/grass pads, picnic table, and fire ring. Portable toilets available. Bring your own water. No hookups provided. Hitching posts at sites. Manure collection available. At $5/night, it's hard to beat the price.

      Campers are frequently referred to Grindstone campground for potable water and showers, but as of 2021, the dump station and bath houses/water are off; if you need services plan to travel about 15 minutes to Hurricane Campground instead.

    • Alice S.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 16, 2026

      Mash Fork Campground — Camp Creek State Park

      Peaceful By Creek

      I loved my experience. I got spot 6 which back right next to a creek. It was really peaceful. The shower facilities were clean though did smell a bit like mildew. There was no signal in the park itself but signal really close by incase of emergency.

    Guide to Bastian

    Collins Cove Horse Campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest offers tent camping with vault toilets and trash collection. The campground features horse corrals, water hookups for horses, and permits pets. Located at 330 Collins Cove Road in Ivanhoe, Virginia, this established campground accommodates horses in a forest setting. Fox Creek Horse Camp near Marion provides dedicated horse camping facilities with hitching posts at each site, water hookups, sewer hookups, and picnic tables at a $5 per night fee. The 4.5-star rated camp operates seasonally from April 1 to December 31 and offers drive-in access. Manure collection areas keep the campground clean and well-maintained.

    The Virginia Highlands Horse Trail connects to numerous riding paths in the region, creating a network of multi-use trails for equestrian exploration. Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground at Grayson Highlands State Park provides access to 66 miles of riding trails, including connections to the Appalachian Trail. The campground features both open and closed stall options for an additional fee, with sites offering water and electric hookups. Fees range from $20-23 per night, with slightly higher rates for out-of-state campers. Sites are designed with long, relatively level gravel pads to accommodate horse trailers. Old Virginia Group Horse Camp offers a reservation-based area that can accommodate up to 25 people and 25 horses for $50 per night, with horses able to drink from an on-site stream.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Bastian, VA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Bastian, VA is Mash Fork Campground — Camp Creek State Park with a 4.6-star rating from 17 reviews.

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