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Best Equestrian Camping in Virginia

656 Reviews

Virginia state parks offer several campgrounds that accommodate horses, though none feature dedicated horse corrals according to available data. Douthat State Park Campground in Millboro provides campsite options for equestrians bringing horses, with nearby trail access that makes it convenient for riders. Sites can accommodate horse trailers with advance notice, and the campground offers multiple accommodation types including tent camping, RV sites, cabins, and glamping options. The park features extensive trail systems suitable for horseback riding, with water and electric hookups available at select sites. Campground facilities include drinking water, picnic tables, fire rings, and sanitary dump stations. The trails surrounding Douthat are well-maintained and offer varied terrain for riders of different experience levels.

James River State Park's Red Oak Campground connects directly to an extensive trail system through rolling Virginia countryside, making it ideal for horse camping trips. The campground accommodates equestrians with sites large enough for horse trailers and basic amenities for horses. Trails follow the James River with multiple river access points suitable for watering horses. Visitors note the excellent trail maintenance and varied terrain options for riders of all skill levels. The park maintains clean facilities with hot showers and well-kept grounds. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak seasons from spring through fall. The campground also offers educational programs and ranger-led activities. Cell service is limited throughout the park, allowing for a true off-grid experience while horse camping.

Best Equestrian Sites in Virginia (37)

    1. Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    124 Reviews
    Stanley, VA
    Website
    +1 (540) 999-3500

    $30 - $75 / night

    "While the campground is very nice, with clean conveniently located bathrooms, the site itself is probably not suited for a large group of people."

    "Our site had the AT running right behind it. The was plenty of access to trails, and pretty central to the park. The campground is near showers, laundry, campstore, and visitor center."

    2. Pocahontas State Park Campground

    81 Reviews
    Chester, VA
    Website
    +1 (804) 796-4255

    $37 - $459 / night

    "Largest State Park in Virginia - nearly 8,000 acres. We stayed two nights and paddled around Swift Creek Lake on Sunday. The staff was amazing."

    "They even installed maintenance equipment at the entrance of each new trail so you can make minor adjustments without carrying your own equipment."

    3. Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    54 Reviews
    Townsend, VA
    Website
    +1 (757) 331-2267

    $32 - $459 / night

    "Virginia has some wonderful state parks and this is one of my favorites. Its got a nice beach, boat launch and a couple miles of hiking trails."

    "We love staying in the yurts at Virginia State Parks because they are always an affordable, easy way to camping without having to set up a tent or spend the extra money for a cabin."

    4. Bull Run Regional Park

    43 Reviews
    Iron Gate, VA
    Website
    +1 (703) 631-0550

    $39 - $100 / night

    "We have lived in northern Virginia for over 30 years and never been to this campground until this month! Very nice campground with friendly staff and friendly campground hosts."

    "History buffs will like to explore the park surrounding the campground. Fun little water park within walking distance of all campsites that was great for kids."

    5. Pohick Bay Campground

    37 Reviews
    Lorton, VA
    Website
    +1 (703) 339-6104

    $37 - $170 / night

    "We have been camping here for nearly 20 years. Each military tour brought us back to this area so Pohick became our second home. Our kids kayak now older but used to walk the trails as little kids."

    "We enjoyed sitting around the campfire at night and walking the dogs down to the water. We were right next to a hiking trail that went down to the water and a beach area."

    6. White Oak Campground — Douthat State Park

    27 Reviews
    Clifton Forge, VA
    Website
    +1 (540) 862-8100

    $37 / night

    "General: There are four campgrounds in Douthat State Park - White Oak, Whispering Pines, Lakeside, and Beaver Dam (equestrian), each in a separate location. This review is for White Oak."

    "The hiking and lake is amazing."

    7. Bolar Mountain Recreation Area

    24 Reviews
    Hot Springs, VA
    Website
    +1 (540) 279-4144

    $16 - $85 / night

    "I stayed on campground 1 on a lake side site with access to the lake, the views from my tent were breathtaking! The campground is clean, it has shower and flushable toilets."

    "This was our first camping trip to actually visit lake Moomaw in Warm Springs Virginia.  We had been close before but never made it to the lake itself."

    8. Occoneechee State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Clarksville, VA
    Website

    $21 - $427 / night

    "We have a larger trailer so we had to stay in the equestrian area. There weren’t showers by us but there was 1 bathroom."

    "If you have dogs like we do that hate squirrels they drove them nuts- squirrels running around in our campsite and up trees in our campsite. And while walking around."

    9. Chippokes State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Jamestown, VA
    Website
    +1 (757) 294-3728

    $37 - $345 / night

    "We've stayed here pretty often as it's only a few hours from home and near everything in Williamsburg, Virginia. The park is against the James river and theres easy access to the riverside."

    "Chippokes State Park is located on the grounds of an old historic plantation, actually one if the original plantations in the area dating back to the 1600’s."

    10. Powhatan State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Goochland, VA
    Website
    +1 (804) 598-7148

    $16 - $97 / night

    "access to human food."

    "Like most Virginia state parks the River Bend campground is well spaced out and great for RV camping."

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  • 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.

  • RL
    Jun. 29, 2020

    Pocahontas State Park Campground

    Biggest State Park

    Largest State Park in Virginia - nearly 8,000 acres. We stayed two nights and paddled around Swift Creek Lake on Sunday. The staff was amazing. Camp store has ice, drinks, snacks, souvenirs, and wood is $5 a bucket (honor system). Bathhouses (showers separate of restrooms) were very clean. The first campground you come to definitely has more shade than the second loop so if you're looking to hammock camp, pick the first campground. In both campgrounds, some sites are a bit close together and/or close to the road. Tons of trails, some for mixed use and other for mountain bikers, some for horses, and some for hiking only. Great location! Will definitely be back!

  • Sam M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 17, 2018

    Shenandoah Crossing, a Bluegreen Vacations Resort

    Nice place with lots to do

    I grew up going to this campground. It's located in Gordonsville, Virginia. There's not much to do in the area, but the campground itself is nice.

    There is a nice pool, arcade, camp store, horse riding, and the camp sites are pretty nice.

    All around good place to camp.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 30, 2023

    White Oak Campground — Douthat State Park

    Nicely wooded sites

    General: There are four campgrounds in Douthat State Park - White Oak, Whispering Pines, Lakeside, and Beaver Dam (equestrian), each in a separate location. This review is for White Oak. White Oak has 31 sites and It was full when we were there on a Tuesday in mid-October. 

    Site Quality: All sites (except 17 and possibly 18) appeared level and were very generous in size with long driveways. Many trees separate the sites. A picnic table, lantern hook, and fire ring complete the site. Sites 22-29 are tucked further away from the others and the bathhouse. 

    Bathhouse: Clean and modern. Showers were available but I did not use them so I cannot comment on how well they worked. 

    Activities/Amenities: A dishwashing sink, fish cleaning area, and many hiking trails throughout the park, including one (to Blue Suck Falls) that has access directly from the campground. We hiked this but the waterfall was just a trickle when we were there! 

    We met friends here, so it was nice to have adjoining sites. Bear warnings were posted throughout the campground, but we didn’t see any!

  • D
    Aug. 25, 2019

    Red Oak Campground — James River State Park

    Adventure Ready James River

    The Red Oak sites were gravel and fairly level and the bathhouse was nice. There is an equestrian camping area (and stalls) for people with horses.  The cabins and lodges have 2, 3, and 6 bedrooms and look beautiful. There is even a canoe-in campground.  Activities that can be done include tubing on the river, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding trails, wagon ride, and lots of park events.

    This is a wonderful spot for viewing the stars because of the lack of light pollution. James River State Park has been named an International Dark Sky Park.

  • Bridgett W.
    Apr. 13, 2026

    Collins Cove Horse Campground — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

    Spacious Country

    Tho, no immediate fresh water pumps, walking distance water access for horses and dogs. As well as bathing down from the campgrounds. Creak water. Very spacious and scenic. The trails are near and beautiful. Lovely for horseback riding or hiking, or just tent camping. Latrine are located at campground, walking distance.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 24, 2021

    Graves Mountain Farm Campground

    Misleading campsing website

    Looked forward to camping at Graves Mountain and enjoy the festivities. The campsite is very very small. They say dispersed, but it is a small field as you can not access the others fields. Horse trailers, rvs, tents, and overland trailers all park right next that to each other. We set up away from everyone to properly distance ourselves due to their covid protocols. They told us to move next to others but there was no space. We got our money back and moved to another site. I would avoid this campsite. If you want to visit it for the apple or Fall festival just camp somewhere else and drive to it. No amenities. No cell service.

  • Bridget H.
    Oct. 28, 2020

    White Oak Campground — Douthat State Park

    Absolutely Beautiful!!

    This was by far one of the best camping trips ever!! I took my grandkids tent camping and we had a fantastic time. The hiking and lake is amazing. We spent a lot of time at the beach and it was so beautiful plus it has a water playground, a diving dock, trees close by so there is shade on the beach in the afternoon, and a snack shack. You can rent boats too. There are multiple camping areas which include one water side so you can have access to the water with your canoes and kayaks, one for big rigs, one for equestrian, and one for tents and smaller campers. This place is beautiful and quiet. We loved it here!! Make reservations because it books up quick. Also, they have many cabins and they are placed wonderfully on the mountain. We went to the Humpback Bridge and a cool train museum that were close the campground.

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