Best Equestrian Camping near Ceres, VA
We're here to help you find where to go horse camping in Ceres. Camping with horses is a beautiful way to experience nature. These scenic and easy-to-reach Ceres campsites are perfect for equestrian campers.
Best Equestrian Sites Near Ceres, VA (10)
1. Stone Mountain State Park Campground
Roaring Gap, North Carolina56 Reviews•306 Photos•285 Saves- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$23 / night
2. Mash Fork Campground — Camp Creek State Park
Camp Creek, West Virginia15 Reviews•73 Photos•112 SavesCamp Creek WV State Park and Forest is known for beautiful waterfalls and great camping. With nearly 6,000 acres of lush forest, 35 miles of trails and seven miles of seasonally stocked trout streams, there is something for every hiker, biker, horseback rider and angler to explore and enjoy. Located in Mercer County, two miles off Exit 20 on I-77, Camp Creek is ideal for family vacations and stop-overs during a long drive through the beautiful mountains of southern West Virginia.
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- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground — Grayson Highlands State Park
Whitetop, Virginia6 Reviews•65 Photos•14 Saves- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
4. Fox Creek Horse Camp
Troutdale, Virginia2 Reviews•41 Photos•11 SavesOverview
Fox Creek Horse Camp is a premiere destination for riding enthusiasts who are looking for the rare opportunity to ride from their campsite onto hundreds of miles of trails in the spectacular Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Located at almost 4,000 feet, it serves as a welcome retreat for summer camping and horseback riding.
Recreation
While hiking and horseback riding are the primary attractions near the campground, there are also ample native trout streams, the Mount Rogers Scenic Byway, local festivals and music, the Appalachian Trail and the Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail.
Natural Features
The campground is adjacent to Fox Creek, a small rocky trout stream with large boulders and rhododendron and northern hardwoods along the banks. The campsites are located in open fields on either side of the creek.
Nearby Attractions
The Mount Rogers High country offers opportunities for day trips and overnight pack trips. This open setting offers expansive views, summer rhododendron flowering, blueberry picking, and spectacular fall colors. The Mount Rogers National Recreation Headquarters is located about 20 minutes from the campground and offers maps, directions, and a variety of bookstore items.
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- Equestrian
- Picnic Table
$5 / night
5. Old Virginia Group Horse Camp
Troutdale, Virginia1 Review•15 Photos•2 SavesOverview
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.
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
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- Reservable
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- Group
- Equestrian
- Trash
$50 / night
6. Sandy Creek Family Campground
Traphill, North Carolina7 Reviews•19 Photos•29 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
7. Basin Cove — Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia3 Reviews•6 Photos•52 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
8. Hussy Mountain Horse Camp
Be the first to review!Speedwell, VirginiaOverview
The nonelectric units are available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Hussy Mountain is a primitive campground offering three group camping loops. Each has parking for 4 or 5 vehicles with trailers, wooden picnic tables, fire rings, hitching rails, garbage containers, and direct access to horse trails. Potable water is available. Vaught toilets are available in each of the camping loops. East Fork Dry Run Creek is located adjacent to the campground as a source of water for horses. Horse owners need to have a current negative Coggins test certificate for any horse they take to a public place for recreation use in Virginia.
Recreation
Hussy Mountain is in the east fork of the Dry Run Valley. The area is well-shaded with hardwoods, hemlocks, and pines. Dry Run provides fishing, wading, watering horses. The camp provides access to several trails: East Fork Divide Trail (4617), Dry Run Gap Trail (4613), and Highlands Horse Trail (337).
Natural Features
Hussy Mountain Horse Campground is in the east fork of the Dry Run Valley. The area is well-shaded with hardwoods, hemlocks, and pines. The elevation is approximately 3,000 feet. Summer days are warm with temperatures in the upper 70s to low 90s, and evenings cool down typically into the 60s. The campground is shaded with hardwoods and pines.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (276) 783-5196.
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- Equestrian
$7 / night
9. Collins Cove Horse Campground — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Be the first to review!Ivanhoe, VirginiaOverview
Collins Cove is a first-come, first-served, primitive campground. Each of the 10 camping units have a wooden picnic table, fire ring, and hitching rails. This grassy campground is shaded with hardwoods, hemlocks, and pines and offers direct access to horse trails. Centrally located garbage bins and a vault toilet are available. A creek is located adjacent to the campground as a source of water for horses, but potable water is not available. Horse owners need to have a current negative Coggins test certificate for any horse they take to a public place for recreation use in Virginia.
Recreation
Collins Cove is in the watershed of Cripple Creek that offers fishing and wading. The camp provides access to several trails: (4614) Ewing Mountain, (4504) Mike___s Gap, (4615) Moore, (4601) Raven Cliff and (337) Highlands Horse Trail.
Facilities
Collins Cove is in the watershed of Cripple Creek that offers fishing and wading. The camp provides access to several trails: (4614) Ewing Mountain, (4504) Mike___s Gap, (4615) Moore, (4601) Raven Cliff and (337) Highlands Horse Trail.
Natural Features
The Collins Cove area is shaded with hardwoods, hemlocks, and pines. The elevation is approximately 2,000 feet. Summer days are warm with temperatures in the upper 70___s to low 90___s, and evenings cool down typically into the 60___s.____
contact_info
For facility specific information, please call (276) 783-5196.
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- Fires
- Tents
- Equestrian
- Trash
- Toilets
$5 / night
10. Double C Horse and Rider Campground — Camp Creek State Park
Be the first to review!Camp Creek, West VirginiaDouble C Horse and Rider Campground is perfect for those traveling with horses to go trail riding. This separate campground offers two to four horse occupancy sites. Two horses per site is recommended. Note: Coordinates listed on The Dyrt are to the park entrance. Please call 833-WV-PARKS to obtain detailed directions.
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- Equestrian
Recent Equestrian Reviews in Ceres
90 Reviews of 10 Ceres Campgrounds
Patrick C.
Scout
Mash Fork Campground — Camp Creek State Park
Great Stay
Stopped here for a quick overnight and this beautiful campground had us wishing we could stay longer.
Kevin A.
Legend
Stone Mountain State Park Campground
One of our favorite state parks
We’ve camped at Stone Mountain multiple times over the years. We tent-camped when my boys were small. Most recently in our RV (3-4 times in the past three years). It is a great park. The hiking is excellent. The campsites are large and spacious. The park is well-kept. Make sure you hike to the top. The views are great, and you can spend time at the Homestead farm in the valley below.
We camped here this past weekend and enjoyed it once again. We were at site 56. It is an excellent site on the stream, with no site immediately next to you, so there is lots of privacy. The firepit, picnic table, water, and electricity are all great. We had limited cell service for AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. We could send and receive text messages, but coverage was very spotty.
We will be back again in the Fall.
- Sarah P.
TravelerStone Mountain State Park Campground
Great place
The campground, paths, and bathrooms were very clean. Beautiful views at Rock Falls. If we didn't have our dogs with us we would have done hikes longer than 4 miles.
James R.TravelerStone Mountain State Park Campground
BEAUTIFUL SITE
This campground is well-maintained and in a beautiful location.It’s a pretty clean place with a friendly and personable staff.
- BBrian B.
Guide
Sandy Creek Family Campground
Nice campground But……
Nice campground. Had a nice site on a little creek. Owner was nice. However, the shower house was the worst of any campground I have ever seen. Dirty, plumbing was a mess. Not sure if I was better off going in than when I came out.
- AAndy B.Traveler
Stone Mountain State Park Campground
Great clean campground
First time visiting and camping, really enjoyed how clean and quiet the campground was. Campsite itself was perfect, close to hiking and easily accessible. Definitely will return!
- Kristi D.Legend
Stone Mountain State Park Campground
Lovely campground and trails
Awesome place! Campgrounds were nice and spaced out, well maintained...we were right by a small stream that you could hear...stone loop mountain trail is incredible! Long and strenuous but all ages were hiking it...homestead was so neat to walk around at the base of the mountain. Only negative is there showers. Very frustrating....you have to push the shower head to get water...great way to conserve but it gave you no time to enjoy the water. Made it hard to shower and it came out blasting all over the place....only complaint :)
- Michael W.Legend
Fox Creek Horse Camp
Well maintained remote
Passed thru found it. Looks remarkable and remote. 5.00 or less with pass
Mitch + Kristi N.GuideStone Mountain State Park Campground
fantastic hiking
the campground is very well maintained with lots of space between sites. shower / bathrooms are clean. we were in the electric loop. some of the non electric sites are not large enough for even a small pop up. the hiking here is some of our favorites in NC. mountains, waterfalls, old homesteads, there’s something for everyone.
Chester H.GuideStone Mountain State Park Campground
Beautiful place.
Great trails, and lots to do. Climbing up Stone Mountain was fun.
- MMelissa G.Guide
Stone Mountain State Park Campground
Beautiful campground
I loved staying at this campground. My campsite had a lake view and was high enough to see over the tents that would be in front of me by the lake. Clean bathrooms, and friendly staff. A lot was going on that weekend so it was quite noisy across the lake. (Weddings, festivals, Highland Games) i can’t wait to go back.
- DDavid B.
RangerStone Mountain State Park Campground
Stone Mountain State Park = Awesome
I stayed here for three nights in early November, 2022. The camp sites are mostly level, well maintained and have tent pads, tables and fire rings. I chose a site that had water and electric hook-ups. The bathrooms were heated, clean and the men’ bathroom had two showers.
- SStephen D.Guide
Stone Mountain State Park Campground
Wonderful park
Great place to spend a night. Everything open during the winter
Johnny T.ScoutStone Mountain State Park Campground
Fantastic State Park
Definitely visit the falls, it has a lot of stairs, but it is quite close/short walk, and very worth it! Also, the longer trails have amazing views, including the flora, the distant landscapes, and (chiefly) the spectacular rock formations.
Also good facilities in general. Am going back soon with a group, to explore even more of this park. Another good thing is how easy it is to access from the Triad or Charlotte, and even from Raleigh it isn't that bad of driving time. An extra bonus is all of the wineries nearby!
- Tommy S.Ranger
Stone Mountain State Park Campground
Nice campground
Cute little campground. Tent only or RV sites. Upper part of loop A is nice and woodsy. We stayed at site 15, up against a wooded hillside. We had some noisy neighbors but not too bad. Bathhouse was great. Sink for dishes there and a spigot nearby the site. Can buy ice and firewood at the office.
I took a hike up the hill behind this campsite and saw several deer.
You should look at Stone Mountain falls while you’re there. It’s only a 15/20 min hike from parking lot. There are A LOT of stairs to get to the bottom of the falls, but it is very worth it!
- Mitch + Kristi N.Guide
Stone Mountain State Park Campground
fantastic hiking
nothing special about the campground, facilities were well maintained. this state park is amazing. honestly one of my favorite places we’ve visited. the hiking is awesome. views are incredible. so glad we took this side trip from BRP. we will definitely be back!
Carol J.GuideStone Mountain State Park Campground
Well maintained
We enjoyed our stay at Stone Mountain, especially the hiking and camping. We stayed on a weekend, and the campground was quiet. The B loop is nice, with most the sites having ample spacing but not very private. Great area for hiking and waterfalls. Restrooms were modern and clean.
Nicole M.GuideMash Fork Campground — Camp Creek State Park
Nice spot
Campground is well maintained. Many trees along edge of the campground but not very many in the center, so the sites on the outer loop have more shade if that’s what you’re looking for. Showers were the best of any campground I’ve seen- water gets as hot as you’d like, with great water pressure and plenty of hooks and towel racks. Laundry room available in bathhouse. Little camp store is located within the campground loop. No service for Verizon users… Sites have wifi but I could only get it to work 20% of the time.
Joseph B.LegendStone Mountain State Park Campground
I will return !
Great sites. Clean bathrooms, close to many hiking trails and waterfalls.
Casey L.LegendStone Mountain State Park Campground
Many choices
Many choices of what kind of site you want and honestly it wasn’t worth the money. Very expensive to get nice level sites. If you choose one of the least expensive sites they are very bumpy and not updated and still cost a lot in my opinion. It’s nice to have things to do on site but they still require a drive and additional fee. The hike to the top of the mountain was short but intense, great view at the top. Playgrounds were beautiful for the kids!!
Brandon C.ScoutSandy Creek Family Campground
Great location, nice owner and very clean
Stayed there for a weekend, great location close to Stone Mtn park. Hiked from there into the state park. Very clean kept campground and nice owner
Kristin F.TravelerMash Fork Campground — Camp Creek State Park
Beautiful Quiet Campground
The campground is beautiful and quiet in the camp creek state park. It is an easy 20 minute drive to Winter Place if you want to go skiing during the winter. There is not good service, but the campground has fairly good WiFi.
- Charli R.Ranger
Stone Mountain State Park Campground
My favorite
You just can't beat it. We camped here and didn't even leave. It has so much to do and see. We camped at RV site 40 and I think it's the best. There's a roaring large creek that flows behind the site and a grassy field full of deer beside it. Also we checked out the backpack hike camp spots (5) they're a good hike (1.5 mile uphill) but so beautiful, on the creek, 2 are near a small waterfall. They're spaced out about a quarter mile apart. We went in December and there wasn't many people there at all, maybe 4 other campers all weekend.
- JJulie B.Traveler
Mash Fork Campground — Camp Creek State Park
Fall Color!
We were in site number eight, it backed up to the creek and was quite private with the exception of the trail on the other side of the creek. The hiking is difficult in some areas but spectacularly beautiful. The campground staff was very friendly, and in the amenities were clean and kept up.
Joe F.TravelerStone Mountain State Park Campground
Nice and quiet
Great park with large sites and plenty of space between sites.Bathrooms were clean and we'll maintained.plenty of hiking and creek wading opportunities as well as fishing.also the Blue Ridge Parkway is close by for exploring.
Cassandra R.GuideStone Mountain State Park Campground
Favorite Spot
We truly love this campground- it’s our favorite spot!
There are amazing trails in this state park, if that’s your thing.
The bath house on the rv loop is nice and big. They keep it pretty clean. It’s definitely nicer than the bathhouses at many other state parks.
The sites are pretty spread out. They keep things well manicured.
NickyTravelerStone Mountain State Park Campground
Quiet and beautiful stop in the NC mountains
This was a really nice stay, but it was just overnight for us. Took about 20-30 mins off of 77. Site 55 is the best site, but the hardest to get into with an RV. Beautiful views and area. Camp hosts really friendly and helpful. Explored the park in the morning before we left and I know we will be back. Looking forward to staying a few days next time.
Guide to Ceres
Virginia offers a fantastic experience for horse camping enthusiasts, with a variety of campgrounds that cater specifically to equestrian needs.
Equestrian campers like these nearby activities
- At Fox Creek Horse Camp, visitors can explore a wide network of multi-use trails, making it an ideal base for horseback riding adventures.
- The Old Virginia Group Horse Camp provides access to numerous horse trails, allowing riders to enjoy the scenic beauty of the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest without needing to trailer their horses.
- Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground is located near trails that connect to additional routes, offering up to 66 miles of riding through stunning landscapes.
Campers appreciate these amenities for horses
- Fox Creek Horse Camp features hitching posts at each site, ensuring that horses are securely tied while campers enjoy their surroundings.
- At Collins Cove Horse Campground, there are horse corrals available, providing a safe space for horses when not in use.
- Hussy Mountain Horse Camp offers a rustic experience with ample space for horses, although it lacks some modern amenities.
Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like these
- Many sites, such as Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground, provide clean and well-maintained stalls for horses, enhancing the camping experience.
- Old Virginia Group Horse Camp has a stream on-site where horses can drink, making it convenient for campers to care for their animals.
- Collins Cove Horse Campground allows fires, giving campers a cozy atmosphere to unwind after a day of riding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Ceres, VA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Ceres, VA is Stone Mountain State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 56 reviews.
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