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Best Equestrian Camping near Marion, VA

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Fox Creek Horse Camp provides a base for trail riding near Marion with gravel and grass campsites that feature hitching posts, picnic tables, and fire rings. Portable toilets are available, but campers need to bring their own water as no hookups are provided. At $5 per night, this campground offers exceptional value while providing direct access to a wide network of multi-use trails for horseback exploration. The Virginia Highlands Horse Trail is easily accessible without needing to trailer horses to the trailhead. Manure collection services are available, and the campground accommodates horse trailers, including larger sizes. Sites remain remarkably clean despite heavy equestrian use.

Located within the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, Collins Cove Horse Campground features horse corrals and toilets along with trash service and water hookups. Equestrians can connect to multiple trail systems straight from their campsites without having to relocate their horses. The Old Virginia Group Horse Camp provides a reservation-only option for larger riding groups with space for up to 25 people and 25 horses. The group site includes ample trailer parking and a stream where horses can drink. The campground is lined with rhododendron and offers a grassy area for horses to rest. Trail access includes connections to several trail systems, creating opportunities for multi-day rides. No cell service is available in most equestrian camping areas, so riders should plan accordingly for navigation and emergency communications.

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124 Reviews of 11 Marion Campgrounds

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Old Virginia Group Horse Camp

    Equestrian campground group site in national forest

    This is a group equestrian camp that can be reserved via Recreation.gov for$50/night for up to 25 people. There is no potable water available, so plan to bring your own. There is a stream at the site where the horses may drink. There's enough space for a number of trailers, including large ones, and up to 25 horses. There's a fair amount of grassy area and it's lined with rhododendron. Dumpster provided. No cell service.

    There are a number of horse trails that connect, starting with the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail nearby, so you don't need to trailer your horses to get to the trailhead

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 1, 2021

    Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground — Grayson Highlands State Park

    Equestrian campground in beautiful Grayson Highlands

    This equestrian campground in a beautiful state forest allows for other campers to make reservations no more than 30 days in advance; priority is for campers with horses. This state park has wild horses of its own, but has numerous multi-use and equestrian trails and connects with additional trails in the area for up to 66 miles of riding. Chestnut Hollow is distinct from the Hickory Ridge campground.

    The campsites are back-in along a single spur with turn-around at the end. There are  bathrooms with showers and a sink for laundry. Fees are $20-23/night, slightly higher for out of state campers. There are open and closed stall options for an additional fee. These were clean and in good repair. Although the official season runs May - October, it is open for primitive camping March, April, and November.

    Site are long, gravel, relatively level with water/electric.

  • K
    Jun. 14, 2018

    Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground — Grayson Highlands State Park

    Bobcats, Black Bear, & Wild Horses

    Lot s of wildlife! We camped at an equestrian campgrounds, chestnut ridge perhaps? Saw a Family of black bear about a mile from camp then a bobcat in camp later that day! Great facilities and located very close to Wilbur ridge where the wild ponies are! The AT is very close and waterfall hikes can be accessed from camp.also lots of great bouldering in the area

  • H
    Aug. 18, 2021

    Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables

    Nice and peaceful

    This is a small quite camp ground with horse stables. Husband and wife working there were very nice. Campground consist of a fire ring in the middle with benches and tables surrounded by back-in camp sites. There was a nice clean bathhouse with showers. Free firewood. No pool or playground, but still a nice peaceful campground.

  • K
    Jul. 19, 2021

    Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    Lovely campground with lake access

    Stayed in site A31, a pull-through site. No sites here have hook-ups. This campground is on a beautiful lake. There is no swimming on the lake(its pretty shallow) but awesome for kayaking and paddleboarding. There is wifi at the boat rental area, an easy walk from all parts of the campground where you can rent kayaks, get snacks, etc. All sites are well spaced out(A loop, I didn't see the other loops) but non- lake side sites don't have a ton of tree cover so aren't very private. Tent sites next to the lake are closer together and DO have more trees/ privacy. Several good trails within the campground- the 2.5 mile lake loop which winds around the lake was nice, flat and beautiful.

  • R
    Aug. 17, 2021

    Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    Peaceful campground on the Blue Ridge Parkway

    We stayed at Site E14 during a weekend in July. The campground is in an excellent location, just 5-10 minutes away from downtown Blowing Rock and of course it’s right on the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway! Our site was peaceful and shaded, easily fit our 14 foot teardrop with screen room and our truck. After walking through the other loops, I preferred ours as it was not as crowded and quieter. Great access to trails, Price Lake trail and Boone Fork trail access is within minutes. Our site was very shaded. The picnic table seating is extremely low to the ground so if you have mobility issues that could be an issue. The bathrooms were old but clean and served the purpose. Overall, I recommend this campground it is so peaceful and perfect location. We can’t wait to come back!!

  • M
    Nov. 14, 2021

    Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables

    Nice place

    Way up the road! It's a nice place once you get here on the narrow country road. Nice clean bathhouse. Cabins, RV spots mostly level, paddocks for horses. Lots of exploration in the woods potential.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Fox Creek Horse Camp

    Neat equestrian camp with easy trail access

    With a wide network of multi-use trails in this area, Fox Creek Horse Camp provides a nice base for exploring on horseback. Sites have a gravel/grass pads, picnic table, and fire ring. Portable toilets available. Bring your own water. No hookups provided. Hitching posts at sites. Manure collection available. At $5/night, it's hard to beat the price.

    Campers are frequently referred to Grindstone campground for potable water and showers, but as of 2021, the dump station and bath houses/water are off; if you need services plan to travel about 15 minutes to Hurricane Campground instead.

  • R
    Aug. 9, 2018

    Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    Scenic and close to everything

    Julian Price Campground is managed by the U.S. National Park Service at milepost 297. This 197-site campground has a brand new bathroom/shower building with electricity and dish washing station next to site D24 (this may be the only one with electricity). There are several sites on the D loop that are somewhat private being surrounded by rhododendron.

    The moderately difficult 5 mile Boone Fork Trail goes between sites B29 & B30 and makes for a wonderful 3 hour hike next to many creeks. This trail shares the Mountain To Sea trail part of the way.

    There are other loops to camp on including the A loop next to Price Lake where you can rent canoes and kayaks and purchase firewood. There is also an easy 2.5 mile trail around the lake.

    The roads are a bit worse for wear, having pot holes, etc. They could use either a new repaving or just make it all dirt roads.

    The Campground host/park ranger was really great and helped us change sites (to be closer to the new bathhouse).

    Just down the road is the Moses Cone mansion, aka Flat Top Manor with signage on the Blue Ridge Parkway as the Craft Center. Blowing Rock is nearby and Boone is a short distance away.

Guide to Marion

Virginia offers a fantastic experience for horse camping enthusiasts, with a variety of campgrounds that cater specifically to equestrian needs.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • At Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground, you can explore up to 66 miles of multi-use and equestrian trails, perfect for a day of riding.
  • Fox Creek Horse Camp provides easy access to a wide network of trails, making it an ideal base for horseback adventures.
  • The Old Virginia Group Horse Camp is located near the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail, allowing for seamless trail access without the need to trailer your horses.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like stalls and water

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Marion, VA is Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground — Grayson Highlands State Park with a 4.7-star rating from 6 reviews.

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