Old Virginia Group Horse Camp
USFS · Group Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Group Campground
- Hours
- Open Early-April to Late-November, Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 36.7005, -81.4904
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This campground is a primitive horse camp with room for 6 to 15 horse trailers, depending on the size. It offers easy access to the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail with its connections to the Iron Mountain Trail. From the Iron Mountain Trail, riders can also access the New River Trail.
From the USFS.
Is Old Virginia Group Horse Camp free?
No. Old Virginia Group Horse Camp charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Old Virginia Group Horse Camp?
From I-81: Take exit 45 at Marion, Virginia. Take State Route 16 south for approximately 17 miles to State Route 603 at Troutdale. Turn right onto State Route 603 (Laurel Valley Road) and follow it for approximately three miles to the campground which will be on your right. A site identification sign is on the gravel driveway.
Nearby
- OLD VIRGINIA GROUP HORSE CAMP0.4 mi
- FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP0.8 mi
- Fox Creek Horse Campground0.8 mi
- HURRICANE CAMPGROUND1.5 mi
- Old Orchard Trail Shelter1.7 mi
- GRINDSTONE3.0 mi
- Grindstone Family Campground3.0 mi
- Cherry Tree Trail Shelter3.3 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
