Shaws Fork Horse Camp
McDowell, Virginia · 2,936 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
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At a glance
2 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 2,936 ft (895 m)2,936 ft895 m
Amenities
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About
This equestrian campground, which has 5 campsites, provides access to trailheads and is popular among hunters. This site is also near the historic Civil War battlefield in McDowell, VA. This campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Shaws Fork Horse Camp: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 2% chance of rain82°61°
- ThuRain Showers, 95% chance of rain68°59°
- FriMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 20% chance of rain74°36°
- SatMostly Sunny, 8% chance of rain51°29°
- SunSunny57°35°
Nearby camping
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Old Sexton Cabin Site
Dispersed · 2.2 mi · McDowell
Shaws Fork Equestrian Campground
Dispersed · 2.5 mi · McDowell
Camp site
Dispersed · 5.5 mi · McDowell
3 more within 25 mi
6 OpenStreetMap entries in McDowell share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 2.2 mi
Old Sexton Cabin Site
McDowell, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 2.5 mi
Shaws Fork Equestrian Campground
McDowell, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 5.5 mi
Camp site
McDowell, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
Location and contact
Data from USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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