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Collins Cove Horse Campground

federal · Marion, VA

Directions
  • fuel station7.2 mi

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About

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. 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.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    BP

    7.2 mi
  • propane

    Ferrellgas

    8.1 mi
  • grocery

    Food City

    8.1 mi
  • trailhead

    Yellow Branch

    3.8 mi
  • attraction

    New River Outdoor Adventures

    9.3 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    7.2 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Contact & access

  • 3714 Highway 16 · Marion, VA 24354

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/10/2026

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