Established Camping
Fox Creek Horse Camp
About
National Forest
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Overview
Fox Creek Horse Camp is a premiere destination for riding enthusiasts who are looking for the rare opportunity to ride from their campsite onto hundreds of miles of trails in the spectacular Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Located at almost 4,000 feet, it serves as a welcome retreat for summer camping and horseback riding.
Recreation
While hiking and horseback riding are the primary attractions near the campground, there are also ample native trout streams, the Mount Rogers Scenic Byway, local festivals and music, the Appalachian Trail and the Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail.
Facilities
This campground offers the basic amenities including pit toilets, garbage and manure collection, and visitor information.____
Natural Features
The campground is adjacent to Fox Creek, a small rocky trout stream with large boulders and rhododendron and northern hardwoods along the banks. The campsites are located in open fields on either side of the creek.
Nearby Attractions
The Mount Rogers High country offers opportunities for day trips and overnight pack trips. This open setting offers expansive views, summer rhododendron flowering, blueberry picking, and spectacular fall colors. The Mount Rogers National Recreation Headquarters is located about 20 minutes from the campground and offers maps, directions, and a variety of bookstore items.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Pets
- Fires
Well maintained remote
Passed thru found it. Looks remarkable and remote. 5.00 or less with pass
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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.
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Location
Fox Creek Horse Camp is located in Virginia
Directions
From exit 45 on I-81, take State Route 16 South for approximately 17 miles to State Route 603 at Troutdale, Va. Turn right on State Route 603. Campground is approximately 4 miles down 603 on the right.
Address
3714 Hwy 16
Marion, VA 24354
Coordinates
36.6978611 N
81.5038444 W