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Fox Creek Horse Camp

Fox Creek Horse CampPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
22
sites
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Fox Creek Horse Camp open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. It doesn't name Fox Creek Horse Camp, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 22 sites for horse campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 3,442 ft
  • Near MarionMount Rogers National Recreation Area · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

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.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Fox Creek Horse Camp

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Log House Trading Post and Restaurant

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 8 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Mountain Farm Life Museum

    Museum

    In town

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Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Fox Creek Horse Camp

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      41° / 22°

    2. Feb

      45° / 25°

    3. Mar

      52° / 31°

    4. Apr

      62° / 41°

    5. May

      69° / 52°

    6. Jun

      76° / 59°

    7. Jul

      79° / 63°

    8. Aug

      77° / 61°

    9. Sep

      72° / 55°

    10. Oct

      63° / 44°

    11. Nov

      54° / 35°

    12. Dec

      46° / 27°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Elk Creek 4ssw, VA, 17.3 mi away at 3,439 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Fox Creek Horse Camp

22 sites for horse camping

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