Fox Creek Horse Camp
FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP
Part of 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.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.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.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.Important Notices
- Caution: Bears frequent the area; keep a clean camp (including dog food and horse feed), store all foods items in closed containers.
Check-in is at 2pm and check-out is at 12pm.
- A per day, per vehicle fee will be collected onsite for any extra vehicles.
- Wilderness Areas have group size limits of 10 people.
- Campers are required to deposit manure and hay in centralized bin.
Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
No Cell phone coverage or pay phone available.
Available Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
- HUNTING - Hunting
- HORSEBACK RIDING - Horseback Riding
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 800-628-7202
3714 Hwy 16Marion, VA 24354
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 10, Loop FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site Equestrian Non Electric, Loop Equestrian, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
