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Fairy Stone State Park Campground provides equestrian camping opportunities near Hollins, Virginia. An equestrian camp area is located just outside the park gates with facilities designed specifically for horse owners. The campground features multiple accommodation types including tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings, with most offering electric hookups, water access, and sewer connections for RVs. The bathhouses are regularly maintained with hot showers and clean restrooms. Camping areas throughout the park vary in terrain, with some sites more level than others to accommodate different camping setups and horse trailers.
Trail riders can access numerous hiking paths directly from the equestrian camping area. The park's extensive trail system accommodates horses with varied terrain suitable for different experience levels. Water access points along the trails provide natural drinking opportunities for horses during rides. The nearby Creeper Trail offers additional riding options with its converted rail-trail surface ideal for horseback excursions. The park's natural features include a lake suitable for swimming and fishing, with beach access available for campers. Horse owners should note that while cell service is limited throughout the park, this creates an ideal environment for disconnecting while enjoying rides through the scenic Virginia landscape. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak seasons, as the equestrian campgrounds near Hollins can fill quickly.
"General: There are four campgrounds in Douthat State Park - White Oak, Whispering Pines, Lakeside, and Beaver Dam (equestrian), each in a separate location. This review is for White Oak."
"The hiking and lake is amazing."
Campground full this weekend
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"I stayed on campground 1 on a lake side site with access to the lake, the views from my tent were breathtaking! The campground is clean, it has shower and flushable toilets."
"This was our first camping trip to actually visit lake Moomaw in Warm Springs Virginia. We had been close before but never made it to the lake itself."
Campground full this weekend
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"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."
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"Traveling West Virginia's Greenbrier River Trail from it's Northern Terminus at Cass Railroad, Stumptown to it's Southern Terminus in North Caldwell has created a thirst that can only be slaked by multiple"
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ScoutThis is a nice little place with level sites and easy shower/restroom access. I thought it was a little pricey and we had to drive to the lake, but it's a nice place to paddle board or kayak because they don't allow motor boats. They have a nice beach that our kid liked. You also have to the fairy stone hunting ground - we didn't find any. But there's a cool hiking trail with a couple of abandoned mine entrances.
ScoutBeautiful campground, all sites are paved with designated tent pads,h20,and power 20/30/50 amp. There is plenty to do at park fairy stone hunts, paddling, hiking, beach etc.
ScoutDouthat is really four separate campgrounds. Three of them (i.e. not Whispering Pines) are located near the lake. Each one had a campground host (volunteer) and wood for sale.
White Oak Campground is larger, wooded, and has a significant elevation change between different sites. Caution should be used with large rigs as the low-water bridge to White Oak has steep approach and departure angles.
Beaver Dam Campground is relatively flat and similarly wooded while also providing equestrian facilities.
Lakeside Campground is smaller but the front row sites provide great lake views. Unfortunately swimming is only allowed in the Beach area which is not directly connected to this campground.
Whispering Pines is a few miles away along the entry road and has a different character. It’s a very flat and wide-open campground perfect for big RVs with much larger sites.
The Lakeside Camp Store is nice and has a to-go counter for food. The facilities, overall, were well maintained and clean. Firewood is for sale for $6 per bundle.
TravelerPretty much what a campground should be. Absolutely 0 service. No place to get ice if you’re out. Make sure you have a full tank of gas.
ScoutCute place off the freeway with water access and a playground, 6 mile hiking trail to waterfall and not far from town. There is a train station nearby and the trains are loud. They come by every now and then night and day, they do live music some nights and church gatherings where a man basically yells all night long. Lots of freeway noise so the nightly fee is kinda stupid considering you won't get any sleep if you stay here. The river is super planted so I wouldn't swim here either sadly.. and the showers have NO water presser yet you gotta pay for a bathroom key otherwise there's porta-potties by the dumpster.
ScoutSwimming in this beautiful and very swimmable and safe lake is limited to a kiddie area - useless if you're looking for exercise. Count on a ranger yelling if you go elsewhere despite the absence of "no-swimming" signs. (Lots of signs about not feeding the wildlife). Tennessee state parks, for example, allow swimming in huge lakes swamped with jet-skis and speed boats. Lake Norris, Harrison Bay... What's wrong with "swim at your own risk?" No cellular signal which can be a plus. Old fashioned pay phone available for the generation that knows how to operate those.
LegendWe were in site #5. It was not level yet nothing in the mountains is level. The electric showed 30 & 50 amp yet the 30 amp was disconnected and that's what we need. We had to use the 50 amp hook up. The electric bo is on the wrong side of the site, most in this loop are on the wrong side. We filled with water this loop you have to fill with water.
The site was nice sized and shaded.
There isn't any cell service yet near the camp loop 2 the loop below ours behind spot #10 as you walk to the lake at a specific spot you can get service.
The lake is beautiful. Our neighbor was catching nice fish out in his boat. Many different kinds of fish and very nice sized brown trout.
There is a swim beach which you can launch a kayak or canoe from the beach.
The Marina is closed yet there is a boat launch near the marina.
They really need to update the campground area's was told it was all closed for a few years too bad they didn't update the campgrounds.
There isn't much around so bring your supplies with you. There is a small general store that sells somethings and gas but it's not a real grocery. They did sell excellent Virginia peanuts there.
favorite campsites are:
Campground 1
sites 9 and 2 were my favorite. Sites 2, 3, 9 & 10 the electric boxes are on the correct side.
Campground 2 sites 44 and 45 are nice with water & electric.
Sites 47, 50, 53, 54, 51 and 55 have no hook ups yet they are waterfront sites.
Campground 3 there is a boat & trailer storage area.
Best sites are 69 and 70 with water & electric.
No hook ups 64, 88 and 89 are waterfront.
They had a problem with the water in our loop so the bath house was closed and they had port o potties in front of the bath house. The day use area is big and was not crowded at all. There were many people camping in our loop it was very quiet.
LegendGeneral: There are four campgrounds in Douthat State Park - White Oak, Whispering Pines, Lakeside, and Beaver Dam (equestrian), each in a separate location. This review is for White Oak. White Oak has 31 sites and It was full when we were there on a Tuesday in mid-October.
Site Quality: All sites (except 17 and possibly 18) appeared level and were very generous in size with long driveways. Many trees separate the sites. A picnic table, lantern hook, and fire ring complete the site. Sites 22-29 are tucked further away from the others and the bathhouse.
Bathhouse: Clean and modern. Showers were available but I did not use them so I cannot comment on how well they worked.
Activities/Amenities: A dishwashing sink, fish cleaning area, and many hiking trails throughout the park, including one (to Blue Suck Falls) that has access directly from the campground. We hiked this but the waterfall was just a trickle when we were there!
We met friends here, so it was nice to have adjoining sites. Bear warnings were posted throughout the campground, but we didn’t see any!
GuideThe park is so beautiful. The sites are a little rough but easy to level your rig. The park has great trails around it, they can be pretty challenging when it comes to elevation gain. The lake is wonderful. They were updating cabins when we were there last, they look great. The showers were clean and the bathroom was the same. The host was a nice gentleman. No Verizon service or WiFi. We go here to get away.
Equestrian camping options dot the landscape near Hollins, Virginia, where the Blue Ridge Mountains provide a backdrop for outdoor adventures. The region sits at elevations ranging from 1,100 to 3,000 feet, creating varied terrain for horse trails and camping experiences. Most horseback-friendly campgrounds remain open April through October, with summer temperatures typically ranging from 75-85°F during daytime.
Trail riding on the Creeper Trail: Located within driving distance of Fairy Stone State Park Campground, this converted rail-trail offers ideal terrain for horseback riding. "We even went to the Creeper Trail and rode our bikes from White Top to Damascus," notes one camper who enjoyed the variety of recreational opportunities in the area.
Find fairy stones: This unique geological activity provides an unusual souvenir. "We hunted and found fairy stones which made the trip that much more fun," reports a camper at Fairy Stone State Park. The hunt site is outside the main park area, with one visitor explaining, "The place to find the Fairy Stones are outside of the park, down the street a little bit beside a gas station."
Explore mountain biking paths: For riders who alternate between horses and bikes, trails accommodate both activities. At Douthat State Park Campground, "We did a decent amount of biking here, the main road is nice for road biking, we rode out about 15 miles and back, saw a black bear. Beautiful country roads. And the trails are great for mountain biking. Bring your legs, lots of climbing!"
Historic features: The region contains structures from the Civilian Conservation Corps era. "We stayed two nights in a 1 bed efficiency CCC Cabin at Fairy Stone State Park for a short weekend away from the kids. The cabins have a bathroom, shower, kitchen with sink, fridge, oven/stove, microwave, toaster, everything you need! The cabin was built in the 1930s and is so charming!"
Lake access: Swimming opportunities complement the riding trails at Don's Cab-Inns Campground, where one visitor notes, "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."
Multiple camping options: Beyond the equestrian areas, various accommodation styles cater to different preferences. At Don's Cab-Inns, "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."
Seasonal considerations: Winter camping requires planning as many facilities close. At Bolar Mountain Recreation Area, "We like going during the week in the summer, it can get busy on the lake on weekends. Other than that it is quiet and we've never had a noise problem."
Digital disconnect: Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with many camping areas providing a technology break. "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!" reports a visitor to Fairy Stone Park.
Beach policies: When using lake facilities with horses, note swimming regulations. "There's a separate beach that you can drive to that is roped off for swimming purposes but we rather enjoyed walking to the water from our site and having what seemed like our own little swimming spot," explains a camper at Bolar Mountain.
Educational programs: Park rangers offer family-friendly activities related to local features. "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!" shares a Greenbrier River Trail visitor.
Playgrounds and beaches: Kid-friendly facilities supplement trail riding experiences. "Perfect places for families. We loved all the ranger programs, especially finding all the fairy stones. Kayaking was fun," notes a Fairy Stone State Park camper.
Cabin options: For families needing more structure than tent camping provides, multiple parks offer solutions. "The cabin overall was very clean and cozy. They have a nice large deck that is great for hanging out on while the kids were asleep," shares a family who stayed in a yurt at Fairy Stone.
Site leveling challenges: Terrain at some campgrounds requires preparation. "Most of the sites are not level and it felt very crowded. The bathrooms and showers were pretty gross and I don't think they were cleaned the 3 days we were there," notes a critical review from Glen Lyn Town Park & Campground.
Winter accessibility: Few campgrounds maintain full services year-round. "One of the few campgrounds open during the winter with facilities," mentions a camper about Don's Cab-Inns, making it valuable for horse owners needing off-season accommodations.
Water and electric hookups: Connection quality varies between parks. At Douthat State Park, "We use a teardrop camper so we appreciated the water and electric hookup (although we disconnected the water at night to prevent freezing). The sites are large but there really aren't trees between sites."
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