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Old Virginia Group Horse Camp in Virginia
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Old Virginia Group Horse Camp

George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, Virginia

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As of October 2026, Old Virginia Group Horse Camp is a campground in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Virginia with 1 campsite. Old Virginia Group Horse Camp is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Old Virginia Group Horse Camp is located at 36.6958ยฐ N, 81.4875ยฐ W.
people allowed on each site
25

Old Virginia Group Horse Camp reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 5 (1 site)Oct 6 (1 site)Oct 7 (1 site)

1 site open on Oct 5 at Old Virginia Group Horse Camp. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 14:52 UTC.

Campsites at Old Virginia Group Horse Camp

  • Group 1

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain ยท Access: Paved road.

Things to do: hiking, photography, horse riding.

All sites at Old Virginia Group Horse Camp, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the OVGHC loop.

SiteTypeSleeps
001Group25

About Old Virginia Group Horse Camp

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 Trail boasts 33.4 miles of scenery with about 100 trestles and bridges.

Facilities

No drinking water is provided. Please bring plenty of water and tools for manure removal. The campground is easily accessed from a paved road and two portable toilets are provided.

Horses may drink from the stream.

Natural Features

The campground sits in the Fairwood Valley along a stream that flows into Fox Creek. The valley is part of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in western Virginia. The forests span 1.8 million acres of rugged Appalachians through Virginia and parts of West Virginia and Kentucky.

Nearby Attractions

Mount Rogers National Recreation Area high country trails, Virginia Creeper Trail, Grayson Highlands State Park, Hungry Mother State Park

Rules and notices at Old Virginia Group Horse Camp

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Old Virginia Group Horse Camp on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

This horse camp is not available for walk-up reservations at the facility. The camp does not take reservations at the facility.

Check-in is at 2pm and check-out is at 12pm.

No potable water

No cell phone coverage or pay phone available

For more information on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, click here

Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

Old Virginia Group Horse Camp FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Old Virginia Group Horse Camp?

Old Virginia Group Horse Camp is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 1 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Old Virginia Group Horse Camp?

Cancellations happen frequently at Old Virginia Group Horse Camp, 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 Old Virginia Group Horse Camp have?

Old Virginia Group Horse Camp has 1 campsites.

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