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Collins Cove Horse Campground

George Washington & Jefferson National Forest — fishing

Location: Marion, VA, VA

Price: From $5 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Collins Cove is a first-come, first-served, primitive campground. Each of the 10 camping units have a wooden picnic table, fire ring, and hitching rails. This grassy campground is shaded with hardwoods, hemlocks, and pines and offers direct access to horse trails.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/collins-cove-horse-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Collins Cove is a primitive horse campground with direct access to excellent trail riding and a highly-rated riding experience. At $5/night with fire rings and picnic tables, it's an affordable option for equestrian camping.

Wildlife alert: Eastern Box Turtle, Eastern Towhee, Downy Woodpecker, Ovenbird, Eastern Phoebe, and Eastern/Gray Ratsnake Complex documented in the area.

Insider tips for Collins Cove Horse Campground: Book early — this is a federal first-come, first-served campground that fills up quickly on weekends. Bring your own potable water; the creek is for horses only. Avoid visiting immediately after heavy rain as the campground gets extremely muddy. Each site has hitching rails for horses and a wooden picnic table.

Skip Collins Cove Horse Campground if: You need RV hookups or amenities beyond primitive camping.. You're visiting outside the May-October season..

Best time to visit Collins Cove Horse Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Raven Cliff Recreation Area (Marion, VA), Sunrise Cabin (Ivanhoe, VA), Hussy Mountain Horse Camp (Speedwell, VA), Comer’S Rock Recreation Area (Marion, VA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Collins Cove Horse Campground

Cell signal at Collins Cove Horse Campground (Marion, VA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Marion, VA, VA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $5/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Collins Cove is a first-come, first-served, primitive campground. Each of the 10 camping units have a wooden picnic table, fire ring, and hitching rails. This grassy campground is shaded with hardwoods, hemlocks, and pines and offers direct access to horse trails.

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    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

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    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking Water
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesFishing
    Family & Pets
    Vault Toilets

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    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups or amenities beyond primitive camping.✕ You're visiting outside the May-October season.

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a federal first-come, first-served campground that fills up quickly on weekends.

    Bring your own potable water; the creek is for horses only.

    Avoid visiting immediately after heavy rain as the campground gets extremely muddy.

    Each site has hitching rails for horses and a wooden picnic table.

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

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    Cell signal

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    4G · 0%
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    4G · 0%
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    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Eastern Box Turtle, Eastern Towhee, Downy Woodpecker, Ovenbird, Eastern Phoebe, and Eastern/Gray Ratsnake Complex documented in the area.

    Location

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    Collins Cove Horse Campground is located at 330 Collins Cove Road, Ivanhoe, VA approximately 18 miles south of Wytheville. From I-81: Take exit 70 or 73 at Wytheville, Virginia onto US 11 (Main Street). On the west end of Main Street US 11 turns off and Main Street becomes US 21 south. Follow US 21 south for approximately 11.5 miles to VA 619 (Saint Peters Road) at Speedwell. Turn east on VA 619 and go 7.7 miles. Turn right onto VA 642 (Pope Road), then go 0.8 mile to VA 643 (Cole Branch Road).

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    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at George Washington & Jefferson National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

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    How much does Collins Cove Horse Campground cost per night?+
    Collins Cove Horse Campground costs $5 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Collins Cove Horse Campground open?+
    Collins Cove Horse Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Collins Cove Horse Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Collins Cove Horse Campground?+
    Collins Cove Horse Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Collins Cove Horse Campground?+
    Collins Cove Horse Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Collins Cove Horse Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Collins Cove Horse Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Collins Cove Horse Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Collins Cove Horse Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

    Official resources

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    $5 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Raven Cliff Recreation Area

    Marion, VA

    From $5/night

    Sunrise Cabin

    Ivanhoe, VA

    From $100/night

    Hussy Mountain Horse Camp

    Speedwell, VA

    From $7/night

    Comer’S Rock Recreation Area

    Marion, VA

    From $3/night

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