Fox Creek Horse Camp
Campground · Virginia · 21 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 21
- Bookable sites
- 50 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 3,444 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- 21 bookable sites
- 22 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 50 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Equestrian, FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP
Site types
- 21 Equestrian Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups.
22 campsites at Fox Creek Horse Camp
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equestrian Non Electric | Equestrian | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 01 | FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 02 | FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 03 | FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP | Equestrian Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 04 | FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP | Equestrian Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 05 | FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP | Equestrian Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 06 | FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP | Equestrian Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 07 | FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP | Equestrian Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 08 | FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP | Equestrian Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 09 | FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP | Equestrian Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 10 | FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP | Equestrian Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 11 | FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP | Equestrian Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 12 | FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP | Equestrian Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 13 | FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP | Equestrian Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 14 | FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP | Equestrian Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 15 | FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP | Equestrian Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 16 | FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP | Equestrian Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 17 | FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP | Equestrian Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 18 | FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP | Equestrian Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 19 | FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP | Equestrian Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 20 | FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP | Equestrian Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| EQUESTRIAN NONELECTRIC | FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP | Management | Back In | — | Slight | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From exit 45 on I-81, take State Route 16 South for approximately 17 miles to State Route 603 at Troutdale, Va. Turn right on State Route 603. Campground is approximately 4 miles down 603 on the right.
36.69786, -81.50384 · 36°41'52.3"N 81°30'13.8"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.7 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 5.1 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 3.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Fox Creek Horse Camp
- Can you reserve a site at Fox Creek Horse Camp?
- Yes, Fox Creek Horse Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Fox Creek Horse Camp have?
- 22 sites in total, of which 21 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Fox Creek Horse Camp?
- 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Fox Creek Horse Camp?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Fox Creek Horse Camp.
- Does Fox Creek Horse Camp have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Fox Creek Horse Camp?
- Campfires are allowed at Fox Creek Horse Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Fox Creek Horse Camp
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- Whitetop Station Visitor Center 8.6 mi · Facility
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- Beartree Recreation Area 10.1 mi · Campground
- Comers Rock Recreation Area 16.1 mi · Facility
- Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Damascus Trail Center 16.4 mi · Visitor Center
Contact
- Phone 800-628-7202
- Email sm.fs.mrnra@usda.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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