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    Fairy Stone State Park Campground near Ferrum, Virginia features an equestrian campground just outside the main park gates. The park offers multiple accommodation types including tent sites, RV spots with hookups, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. While the main campground doesn't have dedicated horse corrals, the separate equestrian area provides facilities for those traveling with horses. Bathroom facilities throughout the park are generally clean and well-maintained, though some visitors note they could use more frequent cleaning during peak periods. The park's campground includes electric hookups, water access, sewer connections, and sanitary dump stations. The park has no cell service or WiFi, creating a truly disconnected outdoor experience. Campground hosts receive consistently positive mentions in visitor feedback.

    Extensive trail systems surrounding the campground provide excellent riding opportunities for equestrians. Trails vary in difficulty with notable elevation gains on some routes, offering scenic views of the surrounding landscape and Fairystone Lake. Horse owners can access multiple trails directly from the equestrian camping area without needing to trailer to trailheads. The park features a swimming beach that campers can access with their camping pass, though it's limited to one day per reservation. Beyond horseback riding, visitors enjoy hunting for the park's namesake fairy stones, kayaking on the lake, mountain biking, and participating in ranger-led programs. Winter camping is available for those seeking year-round equestrian trail access, with the park maintaining operations throughout all seasons.

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      1. Fairy Stone State Park Campground

      4.6(12)11mi from Ferrum88 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The Yurt we stayed in was a little weird because the Fire Pit and Picnic table is behind and almost under the yurt, down a decently step slope and the yurt sits on stilts on the back side."

      "This weekend was a great adventure in SW Virginia. We stayed in a Yurt. It has no electricity or water but the bath house was close."

      from $27 - $345 / night

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      2. Don's Cab-Inns Campground

      4.9(7)23mi from Ferrum

      "First, it is a private campground located in a public park - in this case, Explore Park in Roanoke, Virginia (milepost 115 on the Blue Ridge Parkway)."

      "The AC is very welcoming after a long hot day outside and mini fridge is perfect to unload your cooler from traveling. Also, an outlet to charge your phone."

      from $25 - $100 / night

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    • Katie M.
      Sep. 12, 2019

      Fairy Stone State Park Campground

      Ranger Review: Banner & Oak Hat at Fairy Stone State Park

      Campground Review:

      We stayed in Yurt#4 for 2 nights at Fairy Stone State Park, about a 4 hour drive from where we live. The Yurt overall was very clean and cozy. The outside of the Yurt looks like it needed a powerwashing, but that didn’t really affect us at all, just kind of unsightly. They have a nice large deck that is great for hanging out on while the kids were asleep. The inside of the Yurt has a full size bed with a twin sized trundle bed that rolls under the full. It also had some rocking chairs inside, a small table and chairs, and a couch. We ended up eating and hanging out inside the Yurt or on the deck most of the time. 

      There are 4 Yurts to choose from. Two of them (Yurts#1 & 2) do not have a parking spot right in front of them, they are a short walk from a parking area, so I made sure to get one that did since we would be arriving after dark. The Yurt we stayed in was a little weird because the Fire Pit and Picnic table is behind and almost under the yurt, down a decently step slope and the yurt sits on stilts on the back side. The Yurt next to us#3 had the fire pit and table right up front next to the parking spot which would be better I think. I would try to get Yurt#3 next time! Overall Yurt camping is so fun! We have done it once before, and it is such a great mix between cabin and tent camping. You get the protection from the elements, a real bed to sleep in, and it’s quick to pack-up- but still a bit rustic since there’s no ac or electricity. 

      There are hiking trails right across the street from the Yurt, which was awesome! The bathrooms and showers were fine and in close walking distance. They could probably use some updating but didn’t have any major issues with them. Overall the campground is pretty big and a bit of a maze getting around, we needed to use the park map a lot! Probably due to the park being so old there are a lot of old buildings not in use that are pretty cool. 

      The park is big and there is lots to do! There is a beautiful lake for swimming Tons of hiking trails. They had a great playground for the kids nearby. They had a concert going on somewhere at the park so we had some beautiful orchestral music playing as we were winding down for bed one night. We saw lots of deer roaming around. Note that there is not great cell service in this area. 

      The place to find the Fairy Stones are outside of the park, down the street a little bit beside a gas station. It was tricky knowing exactly what to look for, but once we found a few Fairy Stones, they were everywhere! So fun searching for them with the kids! 

      It was such a fun trip, very peaceful, beautiful scenery everywhere!

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      Product Review:

      As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time - we tested out the Banner& Oak Men’s Nebo Hat– Olive  

      The quality of this hat is great. Nice and thick but breathable fabric, durable construction. We’ve put this hat through the ringer so far with sweaty hikes, long beach and lake days, and everyday wear and tear and it has performed spectacularly. The adjustable snapback makes fitting easy. Has a nice shape, looks great! Love this hat’s patch with well-designed graphics and the neutral olive color– goes with everything. Will definitely purchase again! Also appreciate the fact that the hats are made in the USA! It is my husband’s new go-to daily hat and I think it will last for a long time.

    • Tara S.The Dyrt PRO User
      May. 28, 2019

      Don's Cab-Inns Campground

      Glamping on the Blue Ridge Parkway!

      Don's Cab-Inns Campground unique for several reasons. First, it is a private campground located in a public park - in this case, Explore Park in Roanoke, Virginia (milepost 115 on the Blue Ridge Parkway). Explore Park is run by Roanoke County, who partners with different vendors to create a full outdoor experience for folks who want to the gamut of outdoor adventures without having to drive all over the place. Within Explore Park, you can hike, mountain bike, take a trail ride on horseback, paddle the Roanoke River, go tubing, pitch a tent, embark on an aerial adventure course, and more. 

      Explore Park is, as far as I know, the only public park and campground on the Blue Ridge Parkway that isn't run by the National Park Service. There are many different camping options at Explore Park. At Don's Cab-Inns, you can stay in a standard RV site with electricity hook-ups, a tiny cabin that sleeps between 4 and 6 people, or a yurt, which has electricity and a bathroom.

      Another private company, Blue Mountain Adventures, offers primitive tent camping, and glamping tents, which I'll also review.

      I stopped at Explore Park and Don's Cab-Inns Campground while road tripping on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia. The campground opened in the fall of 2018, and everything still feels brand new. Of the 18 or so sites available, I think half of them were full during my visit on a weekend in early May.

      The little cabins include a full-size bed below and another in the loft, air conditioning, heat, electricity, a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a coffee pot. There is a fire pit, water spigot, and picnic table outside the cabin, as well as a lovely front porch to relax on. 

      You do have to bring your own bed linens or a sleeping bag with you. The brand new bathhouse includes private bathrooms with showers, and there is a small store on site for buying ice, firewood, and necessities like bug spray or soap. 

      Cost for the small cabins is $75 per night. The yurts, which have their own full bathroom are $100 per night.  

      My cabin was delightful. My bed was comfortable, and Don was a delightful host. He even showed me around the other sites so I could see what I was missing. This is definitely a five-star campground, and Roanoke is an awesome town to explore -- breweries, a walkable downtown, and great hiking and mountain biking.

    • Bridget H.
      Oct. 28, 2020

      Fairy Stone State Park Campground

      Great Adventure in SW Virginia

      This weekend was a great adventure in SW Virginia. We stayed in a Yurt. It has no electricity or water but the bath house was close. The yurt has a double bed, a twin trundle, a couch and some chairs, and a table and chairs. It also has a large wrap around deck with rocking chairs. A picnic table, lamp post, and fire ring are also provided at the site. We hunted and found fairy stones which made the trip that much more fun. It was just after covid 19 started and lessening restrictions began so the beach was closed and there were few people at the campground but we had a great time riding bikes and hiking. We even went to the Creeper Trail and rode our bikes from White Top to Damascus.

    • Mel T.
      Jul. 15, 2020

      Don's Cab-Inns Campground

      Great Glamping getaway!

      We stayed in one of Don’s Cab-Inns over fourth of July weekend. It was a great stay and glam camping at it’s finest. These cabins have plenty of room for a family or couple getaway. The AC is very welcoming after a long hot day outside and mini fridge is perfect to unload your cooler from traveling. Also, an outlet to charge your phone. There is a water pump centrally located for clean water to cook or drink. Bathrooms are clean and right across the way. Both the bathrooms/showers and cabin are push code to get into. This makes it so easy and convenient. You don’t need to worry about losing a key or wondering who in your travel party has the key. Parking is right outside the cabin. Every cabin also has their own picnic table and fire pit. The site is located just off the grid from city life, but still within a quick driving distance to a mall, dollar store, places to eat, and a Krispy Kreme. We stayed here because it was a short distance to all our mountain hiking activities. The site also has activities they offer. You can play bean bag toss or buy wood for a camp fire. A short walk up the street they have biking, hiking, kayaking and tubing available. We just enjoyed walking to the river and jumping in to cool off! We also met Don and he was super helpful and friendly. Great stay all around.

    • Bridget H.
      Dec. 5, 2020

      Don's Cab-Inns Campground

      Close to the City and on the Blue Ridge Parkway

      Our family loved this campground! It is close to Roanoke and it is off the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is located in Explore Park. This park is growing by leaps and bounds. It has mountain bike trails, a cool vintage village, access to the Roanoke River, an aerial obstacle course, and more cool stuff. We stayed in one of the cabins and it was definitely roomier than it looks. The bathrooms were impeccable and close to the cabins. Great place to stay.

    • Kirsten J.
      Jun. 20, 2019

      Fairy Stone State Park Campground

      Ranger Review - Stream2Sea sunscreen at Fairy Stone State Park

      Campground Review - 

      We pulled into this campground the long way!  We followed dirt roads through hollers and through cow pastures, passing turkey's and all kinds of creatures along the way!  We learned upon arrival - there is a much easier trek between Floyd VA and Fairy Stone - note to self!  

      We started at the camp office and met the kind camp workers.  They were friendly and helped explain the layout and set up of Fairy Stone Park.  About a year ago, this park became half first come first served and half reservation only.  Each site has a yellow or red tag on it - the yellow tags have to be reserved by site number.  The red tags can be walk up sites.  

      We met Ron, the camp host immediately.  He was making his way around campsites in his golf cart - as friendly as can be!  The rangers said he was the best camp host they ever had - and they were right!  He was wonderful, kind and helpful.  

      We learned about the mysterious "Fairy Stones" and went to the hunt site to see for ourselves.  Sure enough - we found several fairy stones and the kids were very happy!  We came back to the visitor center and learned about the different types of fairy stones and how they form.  There is also a very cool bee hive at the visitor center - check it out!  

      We camped at site #5 this time - at the top of the hill because the sky was rather ominous.  We had a bit of daylight and decided NOT to set up because the sky looked looming.  We picked our site though and then hung out at a shelter near the yurts.  The shelter was fantastic!  It was dry and the kids could play games and we cooked dinner and the dog hung out while we waited for the thunderstorm to pass.  Afterwards, we trekked back across the park to the campground and pitched our tent and uncovered our firepit and had a campfire!  

      It poured - for hours - but our site stayed dry for the most part.  The tent pads at this campground are excellent and drain well - making that possible!  The fire flies were happy during one of the rain breaks - and the kids were happy in the tent with a light up balloon I found in our camping box!  (Hooray!!  Score one for the adults!) We had a great night sleep listening to the patter of rain on our tent and woke up to beautiful blue sky the next morning.

      We went swimming down at the beach in the morning - $3 per person, but free for campers - just bring your pass!  There were beach volleyball courts - a kids water area and a free swimming water area open while we were there.  There was also a diving board off in some deep water - but that was not open this time. 

      We would definitely be back to this site - but I recommend stronger bug spray.  We all left with more bites that we usually do camping!  

      Side note:  There is an equestrian camp just outside the park gates - see pictures below! 

      Product Review:

      As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get to review items.  I got to review Stream2Sea sunscreen while we were at Fairy Stone State Park.  https://stream2sea.com/ Stream2Sea is a mineral sunscreen that is reef safe and does not contain oxybenzone.  We have been using mineral sunscreen for several years and truly prefer it.  There is such a difference when you put it on your skin and you don't feel slimy!  On the other hand - if you use to much, you end up looking like a ghost, or slightly purple! 

      We used just a small amount and rubbed it in really well.  Even the bottle is ecofriendly - made from sugar cane instead of plastic!  We were big fans of the company - really supporting what they stand for and glad to help a company that is trying to help protect the environment.  

      After a couple hours of beach play - we had no burned faces and only exhausted children to pack into the car.  I am a big fan of the suncreen and love what the company stands for!

    • Ryan Z.
      Feb. 2, 2021

      Fairy Stone State Park Campground

      Great place for families

      Our family has camped here multiple times.  Great place to stay due to clean facilities and well kept sites. The lake is perfect for little ones and even grownup kids. Also love the trails that surround the campground.  Would definitely recommend for a camping trip.

    • Katie M.
      Dec. 9, 2019

      Fairy Stone State Park Campground

      CCC Cabin - Couple's Weekend Away!

      MY husband and I stayed two nights in a 1 bed efficiency CCC Cabin at Fairy Stone State Park for a short weekend away from the kids. We visited in December so it was pretty cold weather but the cabin was so cozy and comfortable! We loved having the fireplace! The cabins have a bathroom, shower, kitchen with sink, fridge, oven/stove, microwave, toaster, everything you need! They have heating and a/c as well. The cabin was built in the 1930s and is so charming! Loved everytihg about our experience here.

      There is no cell service or internet/wifi at the cabins though so come prepared with something to do! We found it to be very relaxing to unplug!

    • Terry F.
      Jul. 26, 2022

      Don's Cab-Inns Campground

      Explore Park

      All new facilities and only $25 a night. electric on the site, water and dump station located nearby. half a dozen RV spaces and cabin rentals and yurts. and education classes for children. mountain biking. quiet location.

    Guide to Ferrum

    Fairy Stone State Park offers equestrian camping opportunities near Ferrum, Virginia with a dedicated area outside the main gates. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at approximately 1,700 feet elevation, the region experiences mild summers and cool winters. Temperatures typically range from 40-85°F during camping season, with occasional thunderstorms common in summer months.

    What to do

    Fairy stone hunting: Visitors can search for the park's namesake cross-shaped minerals at a dedicated hunting site. "We learned about the mysterious 'Fairy Stones' and went to the hunt site to see for ourselves. Sure enough - we found several fairy stones and the kids were very happy!" notes Kirsten J. about Fairy Stone State Park Campground.

    Hiking varied terrain: Trail systems offer routes for all skill levels with significant elevation changes. "The park has great trails around it, they can be pretty challenging when it comes to elevation gain," reports Keith F. Winter hiking remains available for year-round outdoor enthusiasts.

    Water recreation: The park lake provides multiple activity options beyond swimming. "Spending a week by the lake was one of the best experiences here. Lots of adventures to explore including hunting Fairystones, swimming, boating, fishing," shares Shon P.

    What campers like

    Disconnected experience: The lack of connectivity creates a true nature immersion opportunity. "No Verizon service or WiFi. We go here to get away," writes Keith F. about their stay at Fairy Stone State Park Campground.

    Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention well-maintained amenities. "Great place to stay due to clean facilities and well kept sites. The lake is perfect for little ones and even grownup kids," notes Ryan Z. about Fairy Stone State Park.

    Ranger programs: Educational activities enhance the camping experience. "The programming was also amazing for our eight and four-year old boys. Ranger Lexie hunted legendary fairystones with our kids and they haven't stopped talking about the magic of the hunt!" exclaims Russell C.

    What you should know

    Bathroom maintenance: During peak periods, facility cleanliness can vary. "The bathrooms and showers were pretty gross and I don't think they were cleaned the 3 days we were there," reports Jacqueline F. about her experience at Fairy Stone State Park Campground.

    Site conditions: Some campsites require leveling equipment. "The sites are a little rough but easy to level your rig," notes Keith F. about the terrain.

    Beach access limitations: Swimming passes have restrictions. "It was a little disappointing our reservation only earned us a one-day pass - but better planning on our part will make that part smoother when we return!" advises Russell C.

    Navigation challenges: The park layout can be confusing. "Overall the campground is pretty big and a bit of a maze getting around, we needed to use the park map a lot!" shares Katie M.

    Tips for camping with families

    Activity planning: Schedule fairy stone hunting as a primary activity. "Perfect places for families. We loved all the ranger programs, especially finding all the fairy stones," recommends Bonnie T. about Fairy Stone State Park.

    Weather preparation: Summer thunderstorms can interrupt outdoor plans. "We had a bit of daylight and decided NOT to set up because the sky looked looming... The tent pads at this campground are excellent and drain well," shares Kirsten J.

    Bug protection: Pack extra insect repellent for this area. "We would definitely be back to this site - but I recommend stronger bug spray. We all left with more bites that we usually do camping!" warns Kirsten J.

    Children's activities: The park offers various youth-oriented programs. "We took to Fairystone for the maiden voyage of our pop up camper July 4th weekend... The programming was also amazing for our eight and four-year old boys," shares Russell C.

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection: Choose locations away from service areas for better experience. "Our site was by the dump station which was in sitting black and grey water when we arrived. It had an awful smell," cautions Jacqueline F. about Don's Cab-Inns Campground.

    Seasonal considerations: Winter camping remains available for off-season enthusiasts. "One of the few campgrounds open during the winter with facilities," notes Stephen D. about Don's Cab-Inns Campground.

    Leveling equipment: Bring leveling blocks as sites may not be perfectly flat. "Most of the sites are not level and it felt very crowded," reports Jacqueline F. about her RV experience.

    Host assistance: Camp hosts can resolve service issues promptly. "I contacted the camp host regarding the issue and he immediately fixed it. I was happy for that!" acknowledges Jacqueline F.

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Ferrum, VA is Fairy Stone State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 12 reviews.

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