11
Total Campsites
Campground
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Reservable Sites
Mostly first-come
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Accessible
ADA-compliant sites
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Organization
Managing agency
Overview
About Collins Cove Horse Campground
Overview Collins Cove is a first-come, first-served, primitive campground. Each of the 10 camping units have a wooden picnic table, fire ring, and hitching rails. This grassy campground is shaded with hardwoods, hemlocks, and pines and offers direct access to horse trails. Centrally located garbage bins and a vault toilet are available. A creek is located adjacent to the campground as a source of water for horses, but potable water is not available. Horse owners need to have a current negative Coggins test certificate for any horse they take to a public place for recreation use in Virginia. Recreation Collins Cove is in the watershed of Cripple Creek that offers fishing and wading. The camp provides access to several trails: (4614) Ewing Mountain, (4504) Mike’s Gap, (4615) Moore, (4601) Raven Cliff and (337) Highlands Horse Trail. Facilities Collins Cove is in the watershed of Cripple Creek that offers fishing and wading. The camp provides access to several trails: (4614) Ewing Mountain, (4504) Mike’s Gap, (4615) Moore, (4601) Raven Cliff and (337) Highlands Horse Trail. Natural Features The Collins Cove area is shaded with hardwoods, hemlocks, and pines. The elevation is approximately 2,000 feet. Summer days are warm with temperatures in the upper 70’s to low 90’s, and evenings cool down typically into the 60’s. contact_info For facility specific information, please call (276) 783-5196.
- 11 total campsites listed.
- Primarily first-come camping based on current listing data.
- Most common site type: equestrian nonelectric (11).
- Map coordinates are available for trip planning.
Our Take
What makes Collins Cove Horse Campground special
Tucked deep in the rugged hollows of Jefferson National Forest, Collins Cove Horse Campground is a quiet retreat built with equestrians in mind. The eleven primitive sites sit beneath a canopy of hardwoods along a gravel forest road near the small community of Ivanhoe, Virginia, offering the kind of solitude that only backcountry camping can deliver. Horse corrals and hitching posts are available at each site, and miles of forest trails fan out from camp into the surrounding mountains, making this a genuine basecamp for multi-day riding adventures through some of the finest horse country in the southern Appalachians. There are no hookups or running water here, so come prepared with everything you need. A vault toilet serves the campground and each site includes a fire ring and picnic table, but that is the extent of the amenities. The trade-off is peace and quiet on a scale that is hard to find at more developed facilities. Spring and fall are the prime seasons, when moderate temperatures and vibrant foliage make every ride a scenic one. Summer can be warm and humid in these valleys, but mornings stay cool enough to hit the trail early. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and the campground rarely fills up, so spontaneous weekend trips are almost always possible.
Campsite Inventory
11 sites to choose from
EQUESTRIAN NONELECTRIC
0
Reservable
0
Accessible
Amenities & Details
Everything you need to know
Campfire Allowed
Yes
Site capacity
Single
Check-in time
02:00 PM
Check-out time
12:00 PM
Condition Rating
Standard
Max guests
8
Pets allowed
Yes
Site Access
Drive In
Site Rating
Standard
Water Hookup
No
Reservations & Contact
Plan your stay
sm.fs.mrnra@usda.gov
Getting There
Bridge Outage on 619 please use new directions. Collins Cove Horse Campground is located at 330 Collins Cove Road, Ivanhoe, VA approximately 18 miles south of Wytheville. From I-81: Take exit 70 or 73 at Wytheville, Virginia onto US 11 (Main Street). On the west end of Main Street US 11 turns off and Main Street becomes US 21 south. Follow US 21 south for approximately 11.5 miles to VA 619 (Saint Peters Road) at Speedwell. Turn east on VA 619 and go 7.7 miles. Turn right onto VA 642 (Pope Road), then go 0.8 mile to VA 643 (Cole Branch Road). Go 0.4 mile on this dirt and gravel road to the entrance on the left.
FAQ
Common questions
Everything you need to know before your trip to Collins Cove Horse Campground.
How do reservations work for Collins Cove Horse Campground?
Reservation availability for Collins Cove Horse Campground can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at Collins Cove Horse Campground?
Collins Cove Horse Campground currently lists EQUESTRIAN NONELECTRIC (11).
Where is Collins Cove Horse Campground located?
Collins Cove Horse Campground is in Virginia near Ivanhoe. Coordinates: 36.8333, -81.0428.
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