Best Equestrian Camping near Lovingston, VA

James River State Park offers equestrian camping with stalls and access to extensive trail systems. The park features dedicated equestrian campsites in addition to its standard tent, RV, and cabin accommodations. Sites are generously sized with level, gravel parking areas. Primitive equestrian camping areas include fire rings and picnic tables, with well-maintained pit toilets nearby. The equestrian facilities accommodate riders with their horses, providing convenient access to the park's extensive trail network. The trails are well-marked and maintained, making this a popular destination for horse owners seeking camping options near Lovingston.

Trail riders can explore miles of scenic paths throughout James River State Park, with routes suitable for various experience levels. The park's trail system connects to river access points and open fields, providing diverse riding environments. Horseback riding trails offer views of the James River and surrounding countryside. Water access for horses is available at designated locations. The park maintains a dark sky designation, allowing for exceptional stargazing opportunities after day rides. Overnight horse campers should reserve sites in advance, especially during peak seasons. The park's relative seclusion and minimal light pollution create ideal conditions for riders seeking a peaceful outdoor experience with their horses.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Lovingston, Virginia (4)

    1. Red Oak Campground — James River State Park

    17 Reviews
    Greenway, VA
    10 miles
    Website

    $35 / night

    "There is an equestrian camping area (and stalls) for people with horses.  The cabins and lodges have 2, 3, and 6 bedrooms and look beautiful. There is even a canoe-in campground.  "

    "Lots of beautiful hiking/biking/equestrian trails to explore. Bathrooms were very clean and nice. Bundles of firewood sold $7 each. Nice fire ring at each site. Pet friendly."

    2. James River State Park Campground

    1 Review
    Greenway, VA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 933-4355

    "A Creek ran nearby the campground and there were options for trails. The campsites were well spaced apart."

    3. Bear Creek Lake State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Cumberland, VA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (804) 492-4410

    "The trails were marked once you got on one, not all were visible as trails. With that being said my pup and I took several paths not walked often without another soul or human sound."

    "Nice little state park close to Richmond and not too far from DC."

    4. Shenandoah Crossing, a Bluegreen Vacations Resort

    12 Reviews
    Somerset, VA
    45 miles
    Website

    $50 / night

    "It's located in Gordonsville, Virginia. There's not much to do in the area, but the campground itself is nice."

    "Walked around the property and saw the horses and checked out the primitive sites."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Lovingston, VA

48 Reviews of 4 Lovingston Campgrounds


  • D
    Aug. 25, 2019

    Red Oak Campground — James River State Park

    Adventure Ready James River

    The Red Oak sites were gravel and fairly level and the bathhouse was nice. There is an equestrian camping area (and stalls) for people with horses.  The cabins and lodges have 2, 3, and 6 bedrooms and look beautiful. There is even a canoe-in campground.  Activities that can be done include tubing on the river, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding trails, wagon ride, and lots of park events.

    This is a wonderful spot for viewing the stars because of the lack of light pollution. James River State Park has been named an International Dark Sky Park.

  • Sam M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 17, 2018

    Shenandoah Crossing, a Bluegreen Vacations Resort

    Nice place with lots to do

    I grew up going to this campground. It's located in Gordonsville, Virginia. There's not much to do in the area, but the campground itself is nice.

    There is a nice pool, arcade, camp store, horse riding, and the camp sites are pretty nice.

    All around good place to camp.

  • Gypsy G.
    May. 17, 2021

    Red Oak Campground — James River State Park

    Wonderful Place to stay !!!

    The sites were very generous in size - not cramped at all! Sites were partially shaded and backed up to woods. Lots of beautiful hiking/biking/equestrian trails to explore. Bathrooms were very clean and nice. Bundles of firewood sold $7 each. Nice fire ring at each site. Pet friendly. Will definitely return!!

  • J
    Nov. 2, 2021

    Shenandoah Crossing, a Bluegreen Vacations Resort

    Beautiful place with a couple of drawbacks

    Beautiful sunsets over the stables and horse pastures. We reserved a “pull-through” RV site which ended up being a back-in site that was very uneven and nowhere near level. Also, after staying for two weeks, the bathhouse next to our site was closed because of lack of electricity. Which forced us to drive up to the indoor pool (nice) and use the showers there. Inconvenient, but we made it work.

  • N
    Jul. 17, 2021

    Shenandoah Crossing, a Bluegreen Vacations Resort

    Not your average campground!

    We have stayed here several times. Big beautiful paved sites with furniture to boot. Complete with gas grills and outdoor sinks. Plenty to do at the resort..... Kayak, putt putt, tennis, swim in one of the pools, hot tub, work out in the gym, walk on trails, ride horses, take a carriage ride or eat at the "real" restaurant. My favorite campground hands down!

  • RL
    Aug. 25, 2019

    Shenandoah Crossing, a Bluegreen Vacations Resort

    Awesome for families

    Salt water pool, horse rides, go karts, mini golf. Definitely more than a campground. It’s actually a Bluegreen Resort. Cabins are awesome and equipped with everything you need. Onsite restaurant/tavern is great. Also you can paddle around the lake - small boats avail for rent.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2024

    Red Oak Campground — James River State Park

    Camping and remote work

    Nice campground in line with expectations for most Virginia state parks. Verizon service is spotty 1 to 2 bars and unreliable data but with a directional cell booster we are able to get enough signal for our Verizon Jetpack to work

  • Sally T.
    Jul. 4, 2019

    Bear Creek Lake State Park Campground

    Off the Beaten Path

    Glamping in rural VA, I did not expect to find an uncrowded state park over the July 4th weekend. The trails were marked once you got on one, not all were visible as trails. With that being said my pup and I took several paths not walked often without another soul or human sound. I did walk past a ranger and friendly. I do believe we walked over 3 miles with navigating around. Parking for day use is not posted, or I didn’t see it. I parked at a spot by the entrance to the cabins. It was so pretty and peaceful.


Guide to Lovingston

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

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • James River State Park Campground provides access to numerous trails and wide open fields, perfect for exploring with your horse while soaking in the beautiful surroundings.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like water hookups

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Lovingston, VA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Lovingston, VA is Red Oak Campground — James River State Park with a 4.6-star rating from 17 reviews.

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