Collins Cove Group Horse Campground

Highlights

A group-friendly horse camp with open meadow staging and easy access to one of Southwest Virginia’s most appealing riding networks.

Riding

In the saddle, expect primitive grassy horse camp with direct access to the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail near Wythe County highlands. The setup is intentionally straightforward, which lets the focus stay on the trail system, the companionship, and the broader high-country landscape. The overall feel is curated in the best sense: scenic enough to be memorable, practical enough to ride well, and varied enough that the day never flattens into repetition.

Trailer parking

Two large grassy camping fields, trailer space, and hitching rails make this a very practical camp for groups traveling together.

Horse regulations

Horse use is limited to approved routes and equestrian facilities. Bring a current negative Coggins, follow first-come or reservation rules as posted, and review current site conditions before hauling in. As always, it is smart to check the latest park, forest, or operator guidance before hauling in, especially after storms or during peak visitor periods.

Getting here

Use 330 Collins Cove Rd, Ivanhoe, Virginia 24350 as your planning address and expect the coordinate pin to reflect the primary park entrance, trailhead, or equestrian staging point riders actually use. Two large grassy camping fields, trailer space, and hitching rails make this a very practical camp for groups traveling together. Arrival is easiest when you come with a current map, allow a little extra time for check-in or orientation, and plan your loop before you unload.

Planning your visit

A strong option for riders who want Southwest Virginia trail access with enough open space to travel comfortably as a group. Bring water, review the current trail map, and match the route to your horse’s fitness and confidence. For a luxury-style guide, this is the sort of place that earns its keep by combining real riding value with a strong sense of place.

Where to stay

As with many Forest Service horse camps, the comfort is utilitarian rather than plush—but for riders traveling in a group, the layout works beautifully. Bring-your-own-horse riders are the natural audience here, and the destination rewards that kind of intentional trip planning. Horse camping is part of the destination’s real appeal, letting the ride extend naturally into a relaxed overnight or full weekend. That balance of trail quality and travel ease is what makes this stop feel editorially strong as well as genuinely useful.