Equestrian camping near Round Hill, Virginia offers access to numerous trail systems across the region's rolling countryside. The area sits at the northern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with elevations ranging from 500 to 1,200 feet throughout nearby camping areas. Summer temperatures typically reach the mid-80s with moderate humidity, while spring and fall camping seasons bring cooler temperatures ideal for trail riding.
What to do
Horseback riding trails: Bull Run Regional Park connects to multiple marked trails for equestrian use. According to Drew M., "Camp ground is nice. Check in was a breeze. The only drawback is that it is not quite [quiet]. There is a shooting range in the park. It is on a flight path for DCA. And, I66 is not that far away."
Shooting sports: The Cove Campground offers an outdoor shooting range alongside its camping facilities. Ben M. shares, "This was our first time camping here and it will NOT be our last. This Campground had everything I wanted. Shooting range, ATV trails, fishing, hiking and great campsites. We will be back for sure!!"
Disc golf course: Pohick Bay Campground features an 18-hole disc golf course through wooded terrain. Rachel L. notes, "Pohick Bay is my go-to weekend camping spot. Just a few miles outside DC, Pohick Bay is a hidden gem in the area. I'd recommend taking in a game of disc golf on their 18 hole course."
Water activities: Camping at The Cove Campground provides lake access for fishing and non-motorized boating. Shanna B. explains, "They have a small beach, picnic tables everywhere, a volleyball ball sand court, a dock, you can fish in the lake, rent non motorboats, ATVs welcome."
What campers like
Private site layouts: Bull Run Regional Park offers pull-through sites facing wooded areas. Roberta K. reports, "The sites are all pull-through off the roads through the campground. So your camper faces the woods and you feel like you're all alone. Bath houses are clean and well maintained."
Clean facilities: Fort Valley Ranch maintains exceptionally clean bathroom facilities. Jason G. notes, "All the bathrooms and showers were remarkably clean and well-maintained. Also, another big one for me was that there was an abundance of shade throughout the site and the entire campground."
Fishing opportunities: Camp Winery provides fishing access in a scenic setting. Sammii D. comments, "Very beautiful spot, did some tent camping. Close to many cool things in the area too."
Wildlife viewing: Eagle sightings are common at Pohick Bay Campground. Kathie M. states, "Beautiful campground located near the National Harbor. Eagles everywhere! Large clean sites. Great staff!"
What you should know
Terrain challenges: Some campgrounds have sloping sites requiring leveling equipment. Drew M. advises about Bull Run Regional Park, "My site had a slight slope, but was easily overcome using additional blocks on the low side to get the trailer level."
Weather considerations: Spring brings occasional heavy rain that may affect drainage at lower elevation sites. Stuart O. reports from Bull Run Regional Park: "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."
Noise factors: Several campgrounds experience noise from nearby infrastructure. Josh J. mentions about Pohick Bay Campground, "Nice and quiet here during winter more so during week than weekends."
Limited connectivity: Cell service varies throughout the region. Karl S. notes about The Cove Campground, "It's worth noting that cell service is minimal to nonexistent — not a big deal for most campers, but something to keep in mind."
Tips for camping with families
Scheduled activities: Look for campgrounds with organized events for children. Ben G. shares about Pohick Bay Campground, "They informed us that they had a scavenger hunt for the kids going all weekend, they had an outdoor movie scheduled for Friday night, a campfire story time scheduled for Saturday night and crafts scheduled for Sunday morning."
Playground proximity: Request sites near play areas when traveling with children. Ben G. adds, "We got a site on the inner loop and it backed to the playground and the bathhouse. The site was spacious."
Waterpark access: Several campgrounds feature water recreation facilities. Anne K. mentions about Pohick Bay Campground, "This is definitely a family campground. So my activities for kids and places to run around. Pirate's Cove waterpark is definitely a highlight in summer."
Animal encounters: Some campgrounds feature farm animals that children enjoy. Nancy L. observed at The Cove Campground, "Free range, friendly goats wander around, which is kinda fun."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Check campground maps before reserving specific sites. Kristen M. advises about Pohick Bay Campground, "Sites are spacious and decently level (depends on the site I'm sure)."
Road access considerations: Despite winding access roads, larger rigs can navigate to most campgrounds with proper planning. Jason G. reports about Fort Valley Ranch, "I was initially concerned about the road leading into the campground, as my rig is over 50 feet in total length. However, we were surprised that the winding roads presented no issues for us. The access was smooth and hassle-free."
Hookup availability: Verify utility connections before booking equestrian camping sites. Christopher K. shares about The Cove Campground, "We stayed in camp one which offered electrical hook ups. There are 4 water spigots in camp 1. However all the travel trailers hooked up, which means you either had to make friends or disconnect their water in order to have access."
