USDA Forest Service · Virginia
Fox Creek Horse Camp
USDA Forest Service · Virginia, United States · in Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
- Sites
- 22
- Hookups
- 2 with water, 21 no hookups
- Season
- April 2 to November 29
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,484 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
- Nearest town
- Marion
- Address
- 3714 Hwy 16, Marion, VA, 24354
- Phone
- 800-628-7202
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing
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About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 22° | -1° | 60° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 46° | 29° | 3° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 56° | 35° | 10° | 69° | 8 of 11 |
| April | 63° | 41° | 25° | 77° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 69° | 52° | 35° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 76° | 58° | 46° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 79° | 62° | 53° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 63° | 53° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 74° | 58° | 45° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 62° | 41° | 28° | 76° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 52° | 33° | 16° | 68° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 43° | 29° | 2° | 61° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Elk Garden Trailhead · 5.7 mi as the crow flies
Elk Garden 1.7 mi Hike · Drive there
All 610 trails in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · All 106 trails in Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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- Grindstone · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 136 sites
- Grayson Highlands State Park · Virginia State Parks · 5 mi · 91 sites
- Raccoon Branch Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 20 sites
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