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Fox Creek Horse Camp

USDA Forest Service campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, near Marion, Virginia.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
21overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
50 ftmax RV/trailer length
54named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (136.2 mi)
51.9 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • With 21 sites it is the #29 largest of 43 Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count.
  • There are 19 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 57% of Virginia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (50 ft).
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Pets allowed on 3 of 21 sites; campfires allowed on 3 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
  • Straight-line distance: Abingdon ~26 mi, Blacksburg ~71 mi, Roanoke ~95 mi.

Site mix

Equestrian21

Amenities & rules

Fire pitsGrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesPets allowed

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Fairwood Valley0.0 mi2.0USFS
Appalachian Trail0.1 mi29.4USFS
Virginia Highlands0.1 mi26.7USFS
Orchard Spur0.2 mi1.6USFS
Old Orchard0.5 mi1.5USFS
Lewis Fork0.8 mi5.3USFS
Livery0.8 mi0.2USFS
Lewis Fork Tie1.0 mi0.1USFS
Hurricane Mountain1.1 mi0.4USFS
Switchback1.2 mi1.3USFS
Crest1.5 mi3.8USFS
Pine Mountain1.5 mi1.9USFS

+ 42 more named trails.

Mountain biking nearby

51.9 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 51.9 mi

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Virginia Highlands Horse Trail0.1 mi16.5UnratedOSM
Fairwood Valley Trail0.1 mi1.9UnratedOSM
Old Orchard Trail0.5 mi1.6UnratedOSM
Livery Trail0.8 mi0.2UnratedOSM
Lewis Fork Tie1.0 mi0.1UnratedUSFS
Hurricane Mountain1.1 mi0.4UnratedUSFS
Crest Trail1.5 mi4.0UnratedOSM
Hurricane Creek1.5 mi0.3UnratedUSFS
Flattop1.6 mi1.6UnratedUSFS
Pine Mountain Cabin1.6 mi0.2UnratedUSFS
Hurricane Knob1.6 mi1.1UnratedUSFS
Barton Gap1.7 mi1.5UnratedUSFS

+ 18 more.

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
0.9VA—— — 80 ftyes Reserve55 (130.1 mi)
Hurricane Campground
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
1.9VA—22 — 65 ftyes Reserve48 (114.4 mi)
Grindstone
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
2.2VA—— — —— Reserve52 (124.7 mi)
Grayson Highlands State Park Campground
Grayson Highlands State Park
3.7VA$16–$37— E W 50 ftyes Reserve39 (90.4 mi)
Raccoon Branch Campground
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
5.6VA—17 E 30A W 60 ftyes Reserve21 (54.0 mi)
Beartree
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
8.0VA—45 — 99 ftyes Reserve29 (56.5 mi)

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

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 … read the full description on Recreation.gov