Collins Cove Horse Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, near Ivanhoe, Virginia.
How it compares
- With 11 sites it is the #32 largest of 43 Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- There are 15 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Pets allowed on 11 of 11 sites; campfires allowed on 11 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Blacksburg ~44 mi, Abingdon ~52 mi, Roanoke ~68 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Pets allowed
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ewing Mountain | 0.0 mi | 1.9 | USFS |
| Raven Cliff | 0.2 mi | 1.2 | USFS |
| Raven Cliff Furnace | 0.8 mi | 0.4 | USFS |
| Moore | 1.1 mi | 3.0 | USFS |
| Virginia Highlands | 1.5 mi | 11.9 | USFS |
| Mikes Gap | 2.5 mi | 2.8 | USFS |
| Yellow Branch | 3.6 mi | 2.8 | USFS |
| Bournes Branch | 4.4 mi | 2.0 | USFS |
| Iron Mountain | 4.7 mi | 0.9 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
21.0 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 21.0 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ewing Mountain | 0.0 mi | 1.9 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Raven Cliff | 0.2 mi | 1.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Moore | 1.1 mi | 3.0 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Virginia Highlands Horse Trail | 2.5 mi | 5.5 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Mike's Gap Trail | 2.5 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Mikes Gap | 2.5 mi | 2.8 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Yellow Branch | 3.6 mi | 2.8 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Bournes Branch | 4.4 mi | 2.0 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Iron Mountain | 4.7 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | USFS |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raven Cliff Recreation Area George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
1.2 | VA | $5 | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 8 (24.5 mi) |
| Sunrise Cabin George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
3.3 | VA | $100 | — | E W | — | — | Reserve | 9 (30.3 mi) |
| Hussy Mountain Horse Camp George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
7.0 | VA | — | 4 | — | — | — | First-come | 14 (33.8 mi) |
| Comer's Rock Recreation Area George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
11.1 | VA | $5 | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 9 (32.2 mi) |
| Cliffview Campground Private campground |
11.8 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Blue Springs Gap Cabin George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
13.6 | VA | $45 | — | E 30A | — | — | Reserve | 7 (27.2 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.