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Old Virginia Group Horse Campground

This campground is a primitive horse camp with room for 6 to 15 horse trailers depending on the sizes. 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.

General Information

early-April - late-November

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.

$50 per night (maximum 25 people, 25 horses).

Please, keep your pet on a leash when in a recreation area or campground. The law requires dog owners to keep their dog on a leash with a length no greater than 6 feet and under physical control when within a recreational area, such as a campground or day use area (36 CFR 2616(j)). 

Pat Jennings Visitor Center and Mount Rogers District Office View from outside.

Address: 3714 Highway 16 Marion, VA 24354
Phone: 276-783-5196
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Directions

From I-81: Take exit 45 at Marion, Virginia. Take Rt.16 south for approximately 17 miles to VA 603 at Troutdale. Turn right onto VA 603 (Laurel Valley Road) and follow it for about 3 miles to the campground which will be on your right. A site identification sign is on the gravel driveway.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restroom information is not currently available for this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 2nd, 2025