Collins Cove Horse Campground sits among the stunning landscapes of George Washington & Jefferson National Forest in Virginia . With 10 campsites (RV-friendly up to 35 feet feet) , restrooms, potable water, great hiking, it's a favorite for rural adventurers.
Reservations are required year-round , and the best times to visit are Aug-sep when the weather is most comfortable .
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🏕️ At a Glance
💳 Booking & Fees
Cancellations made 3+ days before arrival typically receive a refund minus service fees. Check Recreation.gov for specific policies and deadlines.
💧 Water Access & Features
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🌤️ Best Time to Visit
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🦅 Peak birding: Apr, May, Sep
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Collins Cove Horse Campground located in Ivanhoe, Virginia, offering 10 camping sites.
Collins Cove Horse Campground
A Rural campground in Virginia
Overview
The Elevation Is Approximately 2,000 Feet. the Elevation Is Approximately 2,000 Feet.
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.
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.
the Collins Cove Area Is Shaded with Hardwoods, Hemlocks, and Pines. 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.Managed by: Usda Forest ServiceSite Details
Campsite Information
- Total Sites: 10
- Hookup Types: Electric, No Hookups
- Max RV Length: 35 feet
Amenities
- 🚻 Restrooms: Available
- 🚿 Showers: No
- 🗑️ Dump Station: No
- 💧 Potable Water: Available
- 🛝 Playground: No
- 🧺 Laundry: False
- 📶 WiFi: False
- 🏊 Swimming: No
- 🎣 Fishing: Available
- 🛥️ Boating: No
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
Map & Location
Address & Coordinates
Address: 330 Collins Cove Road
City: Ivanhoe, Virginia 24350.0
Coordinates: 36.833332, -81.04278
Area Type: Rural
Phone: (276) 783-5196
Activities & Attractions
Popular Activities: Fishing|picnic|water|fire-ring|trail|rv
Available Activities:
- 🎣 Fishing: Available
- 🛥️ Boating: No
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
- 🏊 Swimming: No
Regulations & Permits
🔥 Stay Limits & Fees
Maximum Stay: 14 days
Nightly Fee: $25-35
Federal Pass: Yes (50% discount)
🌤️ Weather & Climate
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📱 Connectivity
Verizon
Fair Signal
LTE
AT&T
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LTE
T-Mobile
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📺 Television Reception
Major Networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, CW
Signal Quality: Fair
Total Stations: 13 stations
Nearest Market: Norfolk/Richmond/Washington Dc
Notes: Signals FROM Norfolk/Richmond/Washington Dc MARKET
📻 Radio Reception
Total Stations: 25 stations (8 AM, 17 FM)
AM Quality: Good | FM Quality: Good
Major Formats: Country, HIP-HOP, NEWS/TALK
Local News: WRVA 1140 Am
Market: Norfolk/Richmond/Dc
Notes: 8 AM, 17 FM Stations from Norfolk/Richmond/DC
🔌 EV Charging
⚡ Wytheville KOA
Distance: 7.2 miles away
Address: 231 KOA Rd, Wytheville, VA
Network: non-networked
Charging Type: Basic-charging-available • Standard-connectors
Plan Your Visit
Essential Information
- Facility ID: 10232106
- Managing Agency: Usda Forest Service
- Agency Email:
- Agency Website:
- Parent Park: George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
- Park Website: /parks/george-washington-jefferson-national-forest/
Park System Information
Park Classification & Structure
- Park Type: National Forests
- Parks Post Name: george-washington-jefferson-national-forest
- Parent Park Name: George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
- Correct Park Type Mapping: george-washington-jefferson-national-forest
System Statistics
- Total Campgrounds in System: 48.0
- States Covered: Virginia, West Virginia
- Managing Agencies: Usda Forest Service
System IDs & References
- Parent Organization ID: 131.0
- Parent Recreation Area ID: 1050
- Parks Parent Org IDs: 131.0
- Parks Parent Rec Area IDs: 1050, 1050.0
URL Slugs & Navigation
- State Slug: virginia
- Agency Slug: usda-forest-service
- Park Type Slug: national-forests
- Parent Park Slug: george-washington-jefferson-national-forest
Additional Park Information
Data Reference Notes
Managing Agency Slug: usda-forest-service
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