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Best Equestrian Camping near Lincoln, VA

102 Reviews

Fort Valley Ranch campground accommodates horses and riders with 45 sites suitable for tent camping, RVs, and cabins. Located in Virginia's Fort Valley region, the campground provides drinking water, electrical hookups with both 30- and 50-amp service, and sewer connections for RVs. The property features fire rings at each site with fires permitted and firewood available for purchase on-site. Facilities include showers, toilets, and trash disposal service. The campsites include picnic tables and are available by reservation. The ranch is accessible via drive-in access and big rigs can be accommodated. Guests note the spacious sites that offer privacy uncommon for East Coast camping.

The trails surrounding Fort Valley Ranch connect riders to the George Washington National Forest trail system, providing access to miles of scenic riding routes. Bull Run Regional Park offers another camping option in the region, though without dedicated horse corrals. This park maintains year-round camping with sites suitable for tents, RVs, and cabins. Bull Run features clean facilities with regular security patrols throughout the night. Quiet hours are strictly enforced, creating a respectful environment for all campers. The park's location near Washington DC makes it convenient for combining outdoor recreation with urban exploration. While not specifically equipped with horse facilities, the park provides good access to regional trail systems popular with riders and is known for its spacious sites and well-maintained grounds.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Lincoln, Virginia (9)

    1. Bull Run Regional Park

    42 Reviews
    Iron Gate, VA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 631-0550

    $34 - $90 / night

    "We have lived in northern Virginia for over 30 years and never been to this campground until this month! Very nice campground with friendly staff and friendly campground hosts."

    "History buffs will like to explore the park surrounding the campground. Fun little water park within walking distance of all campsites that was great for kids."

    2. Pohick Bay Campground

    38 Reviews
    Lorton, VA
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 339-6104

    $33 - $150 / night

    "We have been camping here for nearly 20 years. Each military tour brought us back to this area so Pohick became our second home. Our kids kayak now older but used to walk the trails as little kids."

    "Pohick Bay Campground in Virginia offers a peaceful escape with beautiful views and a variety of outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. It's an ideal spot for families and nature lovers."

    3. The Cove Campground

    15 Reviews
    High View, WV
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 858-2882

    "Several rustic campsites with a large lake for the kids, and miles of off road trails for atvs, jeeps, and dirtbikes."

    "The road is gravel and could use some work, I’d recommend 4x4 drive. We really enjoyed it and will go back. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5, water situation and the roads could use some work."

    4. Camp Winery

    1 Review
    Libertytown, MD
    35 miles
    +1 (240) 674-1702

    "Close to many cool things in the area too"

    5. Lichtman Camp 1 — Prince William Forest Park

    1 Review
    Prince William Forest Park, VA
    40 miles
    Website

    6. Fort Valley Ranch

    1 Review
    Woodstock, VA
    44 miles
    Website

    $30 - $45 / night

    "We recently stayed at Fort Valley Ranch Campground, near Luray, VA and I can only say good things about our experience and the FVR's management."

    7. Andrews AFB Military FamCamp

    2 Reviews
    Clinton, MD
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 981-4109

    $18 - $30 / night

    8. Vagabond Isle

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    Big Pool, MD
    42 miles
    +1 (301) 800-8725

    $100 - $150 / night

    9. Finksburg Forest

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    Finksburg, MD
    49 miles
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    $22 - $100 / night

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  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 29, 2024

    Pohick Bay Campground

    Good trip

    We have been camping here for nearly 20 years. Each military tour brought us back to this area so Pohick became our second home. Our kids kayak now older but used to walk the trails as little kids. The waterpark is new and loud so we avoid but nice if you have young kids. Careful low bridge on Route 1 exit ramp little warning when taking ramp off I95. Go around to next exit. The check in at the cap store is crowded and narrow even with renovations but our 34 ft makes it okay. Bring bikes. Long bike trail along road. Farmers markets in Lorton and things to do in DC. Park at Huntington or Springfield metro. Short boat ride straight across from Ft Belvoir new family campground. Ice cream shop in season by water docks. Bathrooms clean always hot water three stalls each. Sink outside for dishes. Playground buts up against inner circle which are the only sewer sites. Others are electric water. Careful some near steep drop off. Stick to main road or inner circle or first circle if in big unit. Must go round circle to get to those spots which can be annoying. Two speed bumps. Camp store sells smores ingredients, limited candy, no eggs or bacon get those off Rte 1. Past entrance on Rte 1 is a Food Lion, McDonalds. Gas stations along Rte one are tight so fill up before exiting to campground. If you are desperate there is gas 7/11 at corner of Pohick and Rte 1 but its sketchy. Up the road off Rte 1 is Fort Belvoir Access w a drivers license however cant shop without military sponsored ID. Great bbq at Telegraph Rd and greek at Olympians family restaurant. Movie theater on Telegraph is nice. Springfield Mall close. Take Onville Rd which is a backroad by Pohick Church to shortcut to Rte 1. Pohick Rd past camping turn deadends into private neighborhood. Do not pass camp entrance. Hard to turn around if you do. Near End of Pohick is a small walk with overlook. See birds at point. Drive a car not RV. Park at lot on right before road split deadend. Gunston Hall on left can see from campground and water. Tours are nice.

  • N
    Feb. 19, 2020

    The Cove Campground

    Beautiful nature. Not so beautiful bathrooms.

    Pros: Very friendly and accommodating staff. We camped in October and we had pretty much the entire place to ourselves. Beautiful lake and overall picturesque setting. Free range, friendly goats wander around, which is kinda fun. Cons: WiFi signal weak and intermittent, even close to router. We camped in sites with hookups near office and entrance and the toilets are really far. The showers are even farther-like a 15-20 minute walk with bad signage directing to. The view from the showers were breathtaking, but the showers themselves left much to be desired. We had told they had just been cleaned, but they were so old and rust stained that it still felt kinda gross. Cobwebs along ceiling, dim lighting and worn paint added to the overall dinginess. There are no hooks to hang a towel and no shower curtain, wall or door so the bench with my clothes and towel got wet as did the floor, so you step out of shower into a puddle.

  • Anne K.
    Apr. 26, 2020

    Bull Run Regional Park

    Typical

    Lots of trees to protect from hot Virginia sun

    Woke up to sounds from gun range.

  • dito S.
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Pohick Bay Campground

    Pohick Bay Campground

    Pohick Bay Campground in Virginia offers a peaceful escape with beautiful views and a variety of outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. It's an ideal spot for families and nature lovers. Don’t forget to register dito sim to stay connected during your visit!

  • Kelsey K.
    Jul. 4, 2021

    Pohick Bay Campground

    Family oriented, but super close and not private

    Initially disappointed by the tiny spot we got, but we were able to move. Majority of the spots are extremely close to the next and doesn't allow much privacy. Very few trees in between. We chose another spot that was available, however, we found out the first night that there is a boat area and bright light all night right behind us and the light came through the tent. Another dissapointment. We camped in a tent and did 3 nights, 4 days. (4th of July weekend) We loved the family friendliness that allowed us to walk right down the street/trail to take our kids to the water park. They give you a discounted price if you are camping. They also have mini golf and disc golf near by as well. If we come again, we will definitely be more particular about our spot. They also had bathrooms and showers not to far from our spot that were actually clean.

  • Jenifer K.
    May. 11, 2019

    Pohick Bay Campground

    Woods and City

    We stayed here for 3 nights at a back in with w/e. We enjoyed sitting around the campfire at night and walking the dogs down to the water. We were right next to a hiking trail that went down to the water and a beach area. We were working in Arlington/DC only a 25 min drive away and it was nice to come home to some nature.

  • Jacob I.
    Jun. 11, 2018

    The Cove Campground

    Great trails for both riding and hiking.

    Spent a weekend here in mid May. Bugs weren't a problem at all. Several rustic campsites with a large lake for the kids, and miles of off road trails for atvs, jeeps, and dirtbikes.

  • Stuart O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 18, 2025

    Bull Run Regional Park

    Expensive for what you get; and drainage problems.

    We have found municipal campgrounds in Northern Virginia are a bit spendy for being government sponsored.  Not as bad as South Carolina, but way more than Florida.  Fine.  Comes with the territory.  But Bull Run manages to goose you even more.  There are occupancy AND transaction fees that really add up if you're only there a few nights.  But the real kicker is a 2-night minimum stay.  Even mid-week.  In APRIL for gosh sakes!

    While we were here, there was a fairly heavy day of rain.  Couple inches, I suppose, but nothing Biblical.  The mouths of the metal culverts in our loop were bent downward from campers driving over them, which obstructed the flow.  Result was lots of standing water at our campsite.

    We're done with NOVA Parks campgrounds.  Better cost options exist with Fairfax County Parks.

  • B
    Jun. 12, 2021

    Bull Run Regional Park

    Our New Homebase

    We have lived in northern Virginia for over 30 years and never been to this campground until this month! Very nice campground with friendly staff and friendly campground hosts. Sites are comfortably sized and provide privacy as well as allow socializing. Restrooms are extremely clean and the showers are well designed. Only real drawback is the shooting range but honestly it’s not that loud and becomes background noise you don’t notice pretty quickly. The weekend activities were a nice surprise, especially the pancake breakfast. We will definitely be back and anticipate that the campground will be our local go to for future trips.

Guide to Lincoln

Virginia offers a fantastic experience for horse camping enthusiasts, with several well-reviewed spots that cater to both riders and their equine companions.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like spacious sites and hookups

  • At Fort Valley Ranch, you'll find level pull-through sites that make setup easy, along with access to stables and clean facilities.
  • Bull Run Regional Park provides a variety of accommodation types, including horse camping, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your horse.
  • Pohick Bay Campground features reservable sites with electric hookups, making it convenient for equestrian campers.

Tips for equestrian camping near Lincoln, Virginia

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy fishing and swimming at The Cove Campground, where you can also rent non-motorized boats for a fun day on the water.
  • Fort Valley Ranch provides excellent opportunities for horseback riding along scenic trails, perfect for exploring the beautiful Virginia landscape.
  • At Pohick Bay Campground, families can enjoy hiking and biking along the extensive trails, making it a great spot for outdoor adventures.

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