fees, RV limits, trails & mountain biking

Old Virginia Group Horse Camp

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

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
Not itemizedfirst-come area, sites not listed
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
80 ftmax RV/trailer length
55named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (130.1 mi)
48.5 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • There are 21 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 14% of Virginia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (80 ft), so this is one of the better big-rig options.
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Straight-line distance: Abingdon ~27 mi, Blacksburg ~70 mi, Roanoke ~94 mi.

Site mix

Group1
Equestrian1

Amenities & rules

The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Pets allowed

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Virginia Highlands0.1 mi26.5USFS
Livery0.2 mi0.2USFS
Switchback0.3 mi1.3USFS
Orchard Spur0.5 mi1.6USFS
Fairwood Valley0.9 mi2.0USFS
Appalachian Trail1.0 mi28.5USFS
Third Peak1.0 mi1.6USFS
Old Orchard1.1 mi1.5USFS
Comers Creek Falls1.3 mi0.3USFS
Pine Mountain Cabin1.4 mi0.2USFS
Crest1.5 mi3.8USFS
Pine Mountain1.5 mi1.9USFS

+ 43 more named trails.

Mountain biking nearby

48.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 48.5 mi

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Virginia Highlands Horse Trail0.2 mi17.2UnratedOSM
Livery Trail0.2 mi0.2UnratedOSM
Fairwood Valley Trail1.0 mi1.9UnratedOSM
Old Orchard Trail1.1 mi1.6UnratedOSM
Comers Creek Falls1.3 mi0.3UnratedUSFS
Pine Mountain Cabin1.4 mi0.2UnratedUSFS
Crest Trail1.5 mi4.0UnratedOSM
Hurricane Knob1.6 mi1.1UnratedUSFS
Dickey Gap1.7 mi0.4UnratedUSFS
Scales Trail1.8 mi1.3UnratedOSM
Lewis Fork Tie1.8 mi0.1UnratedUSFS
Jackie Street Spur2.0 mi0.3UnratedUSFS

+ 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
Fox Creek Horse Camp
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
0.9VA—21 — 50 ftyes Reserve54 (136.2 mi)
Hurricane Campground
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
1.9VA—22 — 65 ftyes Reserve48 (114.4 mi)
Grindstone
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
3.0VA—— — —— Reserve52 (124.7 mi)
Grayson Highlands State Park Campground
Grayson Highlands State Park
3.2VA$16–$37— E W 50 ftyes Reserve39 (90.4 mi)
Raccoon Branch Campground
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
5.0VA—17 E 30A W 60 ftyes Reserve21 (54.0 mi)
Beartree
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
8.9VA—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 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 … read the full description on Recreation.gov