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Old Virginia Group Horse Camp

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This location is closed until further notice due to significant impacts from Hurricane Helene. Please continue to monitor this locations facility page on Recreation.gov for status updates or visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/gwj/alerts-notices/?aid=91026 for details. Keep in mind, local personnel may be attending to this urgent situation and not available to provide updates immediately.

Old Virginia Group Horse Camp is located near Marion, VA, within the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas and rolling hills, providing a natural setting for camping. Nearby attractions include Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and Hungry Mother State Park, offering opportunities for hiking and exploring.

Description

National Forest

George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

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.

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

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Location

Old Virginia Group Horse Camp is located in Virginia

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Directions

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

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Reviewed Jun. 30, 2021

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Old Virginia Group Horse Camp?

    Old Virginia Group Horse Camp allows vehicles up to 80 feet.

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