Fox Creek Horse Camp

George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, VA · ≈34.6 mi to Boone
Sites
21
Max rig
No RV sites
Pull-through
N/A
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
34.6 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Horseback riders and equestrian campers
  • Fishing and hunting enthusiasts
  • Tent campers seeking remote solitude
  • Wildlife viewing opportunities
  • Campers with pets

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing hookups
  • Travelers wanting cell service
  • Those requiring close town access

Connectivity

Plan to be offlineNo modeled cell coverage from any carrier. If you need connectivity here, a satellite communicator or hotspot device is worth considering.

What's here

21 Equestrians (no Hookups)Drive-In access
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Verified: none of this campground's recorded sites accommodate RVs — tent, cabin, or walk-in access only.

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
CampingFishingHorseback RidingHuntingWildlife Viewing
Natural features
Riverfront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Boone, ~34.6 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: USFS, Janida Bonham

Overview

Overview 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. Recreation While hiking and horseback riding are the primary attractions near the campground, there are also ample native trout streams, the Mount Rogers Scenic Byway, local festivals and music, the Appalachian Trail and the Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail. Facilities This campground offers the basic amenities including pit toilets, garbage and manure collection, and visitor information. Natural Features The campground is adjacent to Fox Creek, a small rocky trout stream with large boulders and rhododendron and northern hardwoods along the banks. The campsites are located in open fields on either side of the creek. Nearby Attractions The Mount Rogers High country offers opportunities for day trips and overnight pack trips. This open setting offers expansive views, summer rhododendron flowering, blueberry picking, and spectacular fall colors. The Mount Rogers National Recreation Headquarters is located about 20 minutes from the campground and offers maps, directions, and a variety of bookstore items.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground