Fox Creek Horse Camp
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest — fishing
Location: Marion, VA, VA
Price: From $5 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.This campground offers the basic amenities including pit toilets, garbage and manure collection, and visitor information. The campground is adjacent to Fox Creek, a smal
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Fox Creek Horse Camp is a premiere destination for horseback riding enthusiasts with direct access to hundreds of miles of trails in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area at nearly 4,000 feet elevation. Google reviews praise its excellent location and beautiful scenery with a 4.6/5 rating.
Wildlife alert: Northern Saw-whet Owl, Magnolia Warbler, Cooper's Hawk, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Northern Watersnake, and Common Snapping Turtle documented in the area.
Insider tips for Fox Creek Horse Camp: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Generator use limited to 2 hours at a time during daytime per recent campground rules Plan for horse manure management as removal is not convenient per camper feedback
Skip Fox Creek Horse Camp if: You need electrical hookups—no hookups available at this primitive campground. You prefer developed amenities—only fire rings, picnic tables, and fishing provided. You cannot accommodate seasonal-only operations (May-October closure).
Best time to visit Fox Creek Horse Camp: May-October — Official operating season; summer camping and horseback riding at 4,000 feet elevation provide cooler temperatures.
Nearby campgrounds: Old Virginia Group Horse Camp (Marion, VA), Hurricane Campground (Sugar Grove, VA), Raccoon Branch Campground (Sugar Grove, VA), Beartree (Damascus, VA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Fox Creek Horse Camp
Cell signal at Fox Creek Horse Camp (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.
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.This campground offers the basic amenities including pit toilets, garbage and manure collection, and visitor information. The campground is adjacent to Fox Creek, a small rocky trout stream with large boulders and rhododendron and northern hardwoods along the banks.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Generator use limited to 2 hours at a time during daytime per recent campground rules
Plan for horse manure management as removal is not convenient per camper feedback
Official operating season; summer camping and horseback riding at 4,000 feet elevation provide cooler temperatures
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Getting there →
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.
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- 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.
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