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Camping for horseback riding in West Virginia
19 camps in West Virginia listing horseback riding, or within a mile of a horse trail. The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 80°F and lows near 59°F.
Best areas for horseback riding
- Around Moorefield9 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
- Around Green Bank6 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in West Virginia are good for horseback riding?
19 camps listing horseback riding, or within a mile of a horse trail; 11 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 80°F and lows near 59°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 32% also offer hiking, 16% also offer biking, 16% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open horseback riding in West VirginiaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Trout Pond Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalTrout Pond Recreation Area boasts two bodies of water, Rock Cliff Lake and Trout Pond. Relax on a sandy mountain beach or fish for stocked trout while relaxing along the cool waters of Rock…
View camp →- Otter Creek WildernessFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal
Otter Creek Wilderness is 20,698 acres in size. The Otter Creek Wilderness lies in a bowl formed by Shavers Mountain and McGowan Mountain. Most of the streams flow north into Otter Creek.…
View camp → - East Fork Campground & Horse HotelOther / private · First come, first served · No cell signal
Riverside campground. Fifty stalls are available for camping with horses.
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Robert W CraigFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe Robert W. Craig Campground is located off West Virginia State Highway Route 46, five miles from Elk Garden, West Virginia. The campground is located very close to Jennings Randolph Lake…
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Grandview Shelter 1Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalGrandview Shelter 1 is a smaller shelter located on a hill just off the Grandview Rim Trail near the North Rim Overlook. It can accommodate 40 people inside the shelter and approximately 35…
View camp →- Mile 69.6 CampgroundDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal
2 unique sites with separate entrances. Limit 6 people per site. Horse tie-up is available, but horses are not allowed in the sites.
View camp → - Wrangler Meadow CampgroundOther / private · First come, first served · No cell signal
Campground at the foot of Spruce Knob Recreational Area, geared towards horse users. Covered stables. Season May through November.
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Free camps for horseback riding
- Mile 78.5 CampsiteDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
There are trees for 1 hammock. The site has river access. There’s a small clearing that is off trail where 2 more hammocks could be hung, but you’re trampling plants at that point. Horses…
View camp → - Mile 63.8 CampsiteDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal
Good options for hammock camping. Has river access. Horses not allowed in the campsite.
View camp → - Hawk Recreation AreaFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Hawk Campground sits nestled in the Alleghany Mountains surround by a spectacular nature setting. Experience an exciting hiking experience with easy access to the Tuscarora Trail right from…
View camp → - Mile 69.6 CampgroundDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal
2 unique sites with separate entrances. Limit 6 people per site. Horse tie-up is available, but horses are not allowed in the sites.
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