Best Equestrian Camping near Damascus, VA
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Damascus, VA (14)
1. Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
Blowing Rock, North Carolina46 Reviews•152 Photos•569 SavesOverview
Located along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in the lush green expanses of North Carolina, Julian Price Campground is a top destination for boating, hiking, fishing and more. Whether it's for a family camping excursion or a peaceful getaway, this campground has something for everyone. Some campsites at this facility are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Status of these sites is not available online.
Recreation
Canoe rentals are available at Price Lake, and other types of non-motorized boats are permitted. Fishing is also available at the lake, with a dock provided.Price Lake Trail offers a refreshing hike around the edge of the water, and the Boone Fork, Green Knob and Tanawha Trails are just a few of the trails that are conveniently accessed through the campground. Hebron Falls: A small waterfall accessed from the Boone Fork Trail. The Cascades: A beautiful waterfall accessed by the easy 1-mile loop Cascades Trail. A great hike for children. Moses Cone Flat Top Manor: A historic estate house (currently undergoing restoration) once owned by the Cone family. The grounds offer 25 miles of carriage roads to hike. Tours of the home are available. Currently houses the Southern Highland Craft Guild. Wildlife viewing is also popular as campers have a good chance of spotting bears, grouse, turkeys, owls, hawks and more.
Natural Features
Julian Price Campground is adjacent to Price Lake, a pristine body of water that sparkles against the backdrop of rolling Carolina hills. The surrounding forest offers hemlock, white pine, oak, hickory and birch trees, along with a colorful assortment of wildflowers in the spring and an array of vivid orange and red foliage displays in autumn. The Blue Ridge Parkway is a scenic byway that follows the high crests of the central and southern Appalachians for 469 miles from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina.
Nearby Attractions
The beautiful town of Blowing Rock, located just 20 minutes away on the Blue Ridge Parkway, offers fine dining, shopping and more.
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- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
$30 / night
2. Stone Mountain State Park Campground
Roaring Gap, North Carolina56 Reviews•306 Photos•285 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$23 / night
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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- Fires
- Equestrian
- Picnic Table
$5 / night
5. Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables
Bristol, Tennessee2 Reviews•13 Photos•45 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
$15 - $45 / night
6. 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
- RVs
- Group
- Equestrian
- Trash
$50 / night
7. Bristol-Kingsport KOA
Kingsport, Tennessee4 Reviews•16 Photos•18 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
8. Sandy Creek Family Campground
Traphill, North Carolina7 Reviews•19 Photos•29 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
9. Basin Cove — Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia3 Reviews•6 Photos•52 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
10. Rocky Top Campground & RV Park
Kingsport, Tennessee2 Reviews•10 Photos•9 SavesYou could not ask for a more perfect combination of location and beauty. Just a mile from the interstate you will find a peaceful well-kept campground nestled in a beautiful country setting. Close to the famous Bristol Motor Speedway as well as many nearby area attractions.
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- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$55 - $76 / night
Recent Equestrian Reviews in Damascus
133 Reviews of 14 Damascus Campgrounds
Timothy F.
Guide
Bristol-Kingsport KOA
This is a very nice campground
We arrive very late, after all day travels from Florida. My phone had three bars, Verizon 5G ultra wide signal.
Terri W.
Scout
Cedar Ridge Hammock Campground — Warriors' Path State Park
Clean and efficent
There are 2 main campgrounds here for rvs and tents. Is it a nice safe place for families. Pets welcome. 30 and up a night with a good security faculty.
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.
- JJim D.Scout
Rocky Top Campground & RV Park
Dave Smith
Nice clean campground with affordable pricing, I highly recommend this camp
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!
Noah O.Traveler
Cliffhanger Ranch Adventure Outpost
Very secluded and peaceful camping adventure
Had a great camping weekend with a buddy at Cliffhanger Ranch. The cabin we stayed in is very cozy and good size for two people. We were able to have a few nice fires at the top of the hill with great views. What makes this place great is that the entrance is directly across from the Jefferson National Forrest. There we were able to kayak at Bark Camp Lake which was not busy at all and hike at Little Stoney Falls. Plenty to do and see in this area. Would highly recommend!
Jake C.LegendCliffhanger Ranch Adventure Outpost
Escape to the forests and a simpler life
Jake from the Dyrt here! Staying at The Cliffhanger Ranch places you in a quiet area surrounded by forests and a small downtown nearby, perfect for adventuring around a new area. Check them out and share of your favorite parts of the trip on the Dyrt!
- 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 :)
- jjaneGuide
Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
Off blue ridge parkway
I really like his place. Stayed on the lake side. Plenty of room great walking area and friendly people
- 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
Phillip C.GuideJulian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
Great location, great views!
We got a quiet spot with no one around us. There are spots right on the lake but we didn’t book far enough in advance.
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!
Patrice S.TravelerJulian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
Great site on water
Spent a weekend car camping at Julian Price which served as a great Basecamp for exploring the Blue Ridge and surrounding area. The site has a nice tent pad, fire pit and picnic table. It would be amazing in the spring because it's loaded with rhododendron. The site is near a bathroom and there is quite a bit of traffic throughout the camp. And of course you hear the Parkway but if you go into it knowing you are staying at a campground that is highly trafficked with somewhat close and loud neighbors...then you've picked a great campsite to car camp.
- 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!
C.J. C.GuideJulian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
Quiet & Secluded
Quiet campground despite the number of sites. We enjoyed our stay, and even had deer wander near our site a few times. Our tent site was in Loop B but near the bathroom/showers in Loop D. Really liked how the toilet and shower were together in the same individual bathrooms.
Campground is conveniently located near Blowing Rock and other sights on the Parkway, like Cone Manor and Linn Cove Viaduct. Nice area.
- 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.
- April C.Guide
Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
Shaded and Quiet
Clean sites, showers, and restrooms. The parking spot at the site was flat for our van. Clean and roomie. Dog friendly. Walked around and enjoyed nature. Lots of trees.
Joseph B.LegendStone Mountain State Park Campground
I will return !
Great sites. Clean bathrooms, close to many hiking trails and waterfalls.
Guide to Damascus
Virginia offers some fantastic options for horse camping, allowing equestrians to enjoy the great outdoors while having their horses nearby. With a variety of campgrounds featuring unique amenities and activities, horse lovers can find the perfect spot to unwind and explore.
Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities
- The Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground provides drinking water, electric hookups, and sanitary dump facilities, making it a convenient choice for horse campers.
- At Fox Creek Horse Camp, campers can enjoy a well-maintained site with picnic tables and fire rings, although they should bring their own water as there are no hookups available.
- The Old Virginia Group Horse Camp offers a spacious area for up to 25 people, complete with a stream for horses to drink from, though campers need to bring their own potable water.
Activities for horse enthusiasts
- The Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground connects to a network of multi-use and equestrian trails, providing up to 66 miles of riding opportunities.
- Campers at Fox Creek Horse Camp can access a wide range of multi-use trails, making it an excellent base for horseback riding adventures.
- The Hussy Mountain Horse Camp is situated near numerous horse trails, allowing for easy exploration without the need to trailer horses.
Tips for equestrian camping near Damascus, Virginia
- When visiting the Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground, be prepared for windy conditions and bring plenty of layers to stay warm.
- At Fox Creek Horse Camp, plan to travel about 15 minutes to Hurricane Campground for potable water and showers, as these amenities are not available on-site.
- Keep a respectful distance from the wild ponies at Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground to avoid negative interactions, as they are known to be curious but can be unpredictable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Damascus, VA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Damascus, VA is Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway with a 4.7-star rating from 46 reviews.
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