Horse trail access is the main draw at Old Virginia Group Horse Camp, a US Forest Service site set within Jefferson National Forest outside Marion, Virginia. The camp connects directly to the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail, so riders can head out without trailering horses elsewhere. No potable water on site. A stream runs through the property where horses can drink, and the grassy, rhododendron-lined grounds accommodate large trailers and up to 25 horses. Expect no cell service. The site books through Recreation.gov at $50 per night for groups up to 25 people, and nearby options like Fox Creek Horse Camp give equestrian groups additional staging choices in the area.
Description
Overview
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp provides group equestrian camping just minutes from a large network of horse trails in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Old Virginia is a secluded, picturesque campground that can accommodate up to 25 guests and 25 horses. The picturesque views of the mountains and the trickling sounds of the stream create a relaxing, serene vibe for visitors at the primitive camping site.
Recreation
Old Virginia offers easy access to the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail, which connects to the Iron Mountain Trail. From the Iron Mountain Trail, riders can also access the Virginia Creeper Trail to the west or the New River Trail to the east. The Virginia Creeper Trail boasts 33.4 miles of scenery with about 100 trestles and bridges.
Facilities
No drinking water is provided. Please bring plenty of water and tools for manure removal. The campground is easily accessed from a paved road and two portable toilets are provided. Horses may drink from the stream.
Natural Features
The campground sits in the Fairwood Valley along a stream that flows into Fox Creek. The valley is part of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in western Virginia. The forests span 1.8 million acres of rugged Appalachians through Virginia and parts of West Virginia and Kentucky.
Nearby Attractions
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area high country trails, Virginia Creeper Trail, Grayson Highlands State Park, Hungry Mother State Park
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsOld Virginia Group Horse Camp is located in Virginia near Troutdale
Public CampgroundDirections
Take exit 45 off I-81 at Marion ,Virginia. Take Rt.16 south for approximately 17 miles to VA 603 at Troutdale. Turn right onto VA 603 and drive for about 3 miles to the campground on the right. Follow signs.
Address
3714 Highway 16
Marion, VA 24354
Coordinates
36.6958333 N
81.4875 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
Drive Time
- 1 hr 17 min from Kingsport, TN
- 1 hr 21 min from Johnson City, TN
- 1 hr 25 min from Blacksburg, VA
- 1 hr 40 min from Beckley, WV
