Collins Cove Horse Campground
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, Virginia
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As of October 2026, Collins Cove Horse Campground is a campground in Virginia with 11 campsites. Collins Cove Horse Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Collins Cove Horse Campground is located at 36.8333° N, 81.0428° W.
Collins Cove Horse Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Stay and booking rules
- Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
- Maximum stay: 14 nights
Published by Recreation.gov for Collins Cove Horse Campground, read on September 29, 2026.
Campsites at Collins Cove Horse Campground
Amenities
- restrooms
- potable water
At a glance: Setting: Mountain.
Things to do: fishing, swimming, hiking, horse riding.
About Collins Cove Horse Campground
Overview
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. Centrally located garbage bins and a vault toilet are available. A creek is located adjacent to the campground as a source of water for horses, but potable water is not available.
Horse owners need to have a current negative Coggins test certificate for any horse they take to a public place for recreation use in Virginia.
Recreation
Collins Cove is in the watershed of Cripple Creek that offers fishing and wading. The camp provides access to several trails: (4614) Ewing Mountain, (4504) Mike’s Gap, (4615) Moore, (4601) Raven Cliff and (337) Highlands Horse Trail.
Natural Features
The Collins Cove area is shaded with hardwoods, hemlocks, and pines. The elevation is approximately 2,000 feet. Summer days are warm with temperatures in the upper 70’s to low 90’s, and evenings cool down typically into the 60’s.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (276) 783-5196.
Rules and notices at Collins Cove Horse Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Collins Cove Horse Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
Horse owners need to have a current negative Coggins test certificate for any horse that they take to a public place for recreational use in Virginia.
No drinking water available
Vault toilets
Collins Cove Horse Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Collins Cove Horse Campground?
Collins Cove Horse Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 11 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.
How do I find last-minute availability at Collins Cove Horse Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Collins Cove Horse Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Collins Cove Horse Campground have?
Collins Cove Horse Campground has 11 campsites.
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