Best Equestrian Camping near Troutdale, VA
Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground at Grayson Highlands State Park provides equestrian campers with back-in sites along a single spur with a turn-around at the end. The campground features water and electric hookups, clean stalls in both open and closed options available for an additional fee, and a bathhouse with showers and laundry facilities. Sites are gravel, relatively level, and spacious enough for horse trailers. The campground maintains a policy giving priority to campers with horses, while allowing non-equestrian campers to make reservations no more than 30 days in advance. Bobcats, black bears, and wild ponies frequent the area, creating unique wildlife viewing opportunities for campers.
The Virginia Highlands Horse Trail connects directly to Chestnut Hollow, offering access to a network of up to 66 miles of riding trails. Fox Creek Horse Camp provides an alternative primitive equestrian camping option at just $5 per night, featuring gravel/grass pads, picnic tables, fire rings, and hitching posts at each site. Manure collection areas are available at both campgrounds, with Fox Creek requiring campers to bring their own water as no potable water is available on site. The Old Virginia Group Horse Camp accommodates larger equestrian groups with space for up to 25 people and 25 horses, making it ideal for organized trail rides. A stream at the site provides water for horses, while the campground connects to numerous multi-use trails in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.
