Overview

The nonelectric units are available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Hussy Mountain is a primitive campground offering three group camping loops. Each has parking for 4 or 5 vehicles with trailers, wooden picnic tables, fire rings, hitching rails, garbage containers, and direct access to horse trails. Potable water is available. Vaught toilets are available in each of the camping loops. East Fork Dry Run Creek is located adjacent to the campground as a source of water for horses.

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

Hussy Mountain is in the east fork of the Dry Run Valley. The area is well-shaded with hardwoods, hemlocks, and pines. Dry Run provides fishing, wading, watering horses. The camp provides access to several trails: East Fork Divide Trail (4617), Dry Run Gap Trail (4613), and Highlands Horse Trail (337).

Natural Features

Hussy Mountain Horse Campground is in the east fork of the Dry Run Valley. The area is well-shaded with hardwoods, hemlocks, and pines. The elevation is approximately 3,000 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. The campground is shaded with hardwoods and pines.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (276) 783-5196.

<h2>Overview</h2>
The nonelectric units are available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Hussy Mountain is a primitive campground offering three group camping loops. Each has parking for 4 or 5 vehicles with trailers, wooden picnic tables, fire rings, hitching rails, garbage containers, and direct access to horse trails. Potable water is available. Vaught toilets are available in each of the camping loops. East Fork Dry Run Creek is located adjacent to the campground as a source of water for horses. 
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.
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hussy Mountain is in the east fork of the Dry Run Valley. The area is well-shaded with hardwoods, hemlocks, and pines. Dry Run provides fishing, wading, watering horses. The camp provides access to several trails: East Fork Divide Trail (4617), Dry Run Gap Trail (4613), and Highlands Horse Trail (337).
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Hussy Mountain Horse Campground is in the east fork of the Dry Run Valley. The area is well-shaded with hardwoods, hemlocks, and pines. The elevation is approximately 3,000 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. The campground is shaded with hardwoods and pines.  
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (276) 783-5196.

Bird's eye view of the campground

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Stony Fork Campground

Stony Fork Cabin

The water at our facility has been shutoff for the winter season. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.

In many campgrounds and recreation areas on the forest, visitors are required to store and dispose of food in bear-proof receptacles.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE

GEORGE WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON NATIONAL FORESTS

Roanoke, Virginia FOREST ORDER NO. 08-08-00-23-2

OCCUPANCY AND USE

Food Storage and Disposal

Pursuant to Title 16 U.S.C. § 551 and Title 36 C.F.R. § 261.50, for the health and safety of the public, and for the protection of resources, the following acts are prohibited within the listed areas on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests: This Forest Order is effective from the date signed by the Forest Supervisor until August 30, 2028, or until terminated by an authorized Forest Service official, whichever occurs first.

Possessing or leaving any food or refuse unless it is:

Stored properly or

Being eaten, being prepared for eating or being transported or

Disposed of in a bear resistant trash receptacle. 36 CFR § 261.58(cc)

Definitions:

l. "Bear resistant container or trash receptacle" means a securable container constructed of solid non-pliable material capable of withstanding 200 foot-pounds of energy (using the approved bear resistant container impact testing machine). When secured and under stress the container will not have any cracks, openings, or hinges that would allow a bear to gain entry by biting or pulling with its claws. Wood containers are not considered bear resistant unless they are reinforced with metal.

''Food or refuse" means any nourishing substance, solid or liquid (excluding baled hay or water) or refuse thereof, that is not native to the immediate area, which is or may be eaten or otherwise taken into the body to sustain life, provide energy, or promote growth of any person or animal.

"Stored Properly" means

Stored in a bear-resistant container or,

Stored in a closed vehicle constructed of solid, nonpliable material or,

Suspended at least ten feet clear of the ground at all points and four feet horizontally from any supporting limb or pole.

Disposed of in bear resistant trash receptacles.

Clinch Ranger District Bark Camp Recreation Area Cane Patch Campground

Cave Springs Recreation Area Flatwoods Group Picnic Area Hanging Rock Campground High Knob Recreation Area

North Fork of Pound Boat Launch Phillips Creek Campground

Wise Boat Launch

Eastern Divide Ranger District

Steel Bridge Campground The Pines Campground Walnut Flats Campground White Rocks Campground

Boley Fields Group Campground Caldwell Fields Group Campground Craig Creek Recreation Area

White Cedar Horse Camp

Glenwood-Pedlar Ranger District Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area North Creek Campground

Oronoco Campground Sherando Lake Recreation Area

Hopper Creek Group Campground

James River and Warm Springs Ranger District

Coles Point Boat Ramp Fortney Boat Ramp Morris Hill Campgrounds

Jackson River Canoe Access Points Walter Robinson Canoe Access Points Blowing Springs Campground

Bolar Mountain Recreation Area Greenwood Point Campground Hidden Valley Recreation Area Walton Tract Canoe Access Point McClintic Point Campgrounds

Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

Beartree Recreation Area Comers Rock Recreation Area

Fox Creek Horse Campground Grindstone Recreation Area

Hurricane Campground Raccoon Branch Campground Raven Cliff Recreation Area Stony Fork Campground

Collins Cove Group Horse Campground Hussy Mountain Horse Campground Old Virginia Group Horse Campground

Lee Ranger District

Camp Roosevelt Recreation Area Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area Hawk Recreation Area

Little Fort Campground · Trout Pond Recreation Area Wolf Gap Recreation Area Batzell Boat Launch Bealers Ferry Boat Launch

Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site Moody Boat Launch

Seekford Boat Launch

North River Ranger District Brandywine Recreation Area Camp Rim Campground Hone Quarry Campground North River Campground

Shaws Fork Equestrian Campground Todd Lake Recreation Area

Exemptions: Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

Any Federal, State or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force engaged in the performance of an official duty,

Any authorized person engaged in official administrative duties regarding National Forest Administration,

Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.

Executed in Roanoke, Virginia this 30th day of August 2023.

Signed by Job P. Timm, Forest Supervisor, GEORGE WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON NATIONAL FORESTS

Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both. 16 USC § 551 and 18 USC §§ 3559, 3571 and 3581.

In many campgrounds and recreation areas on the forest, visitors are required to store and dispose of food in bear-proof receptacles. 
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICEGEORGE WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON NATIONAL FORESTSRoanoke, Virginia FOREST ORDER NO. 08-08-00-23-2OCCUPANCY AND USEFood Storage and DisposalPursuant to Title 16 U.S.C. § 551 and Title 36 C.F.R. § 261.50, for the health and safety of the public, and for the protection of resources, the following acts are prohibited within the listed areas on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests: This Forest Order is effective from the date signed by the Forest Supervisor until August 30, 2028, or until terminated by an authorized Forest Service official, whichever occurs first.<ol><li>Possessing or leaving any food or refuse unless it is:<ol><li>Stored properly or</li><li>Being eaten, being prepared for eating or being transported or</li><li>Disposed of in a bear resistant trash receptacle. 36 CFR § 261.58(cc)Definitions:l. "Bear resistant container or trash receptacle" means a securable container constructed of solid non-pliable material capable of withstanding 200 foot-pounds of energy (using the approved bear resistant container impact testing machine). When secured and under stress the container will not have any cracks, openings, or hinges that would allow a bear to gain entry by biting or pulling with its claws. Wood containers are not considered bear resistant unless they are reinforced with metal.</li></ol></li><li>''Food or refuse" means any nourishing substance, solid or liquid (excluding baled hay or water) or refuse thereof, that is not native to the immediate area, which is or may be eaten or otherwise taken into the body to sustain life, provide energy, or promote growth of any person or animal.</li><li>"Stored Properly" means</li></ol><ul><li>Stored in a bear-resistant container or,</li><li>Stored in a closed vehicle constructed of solid, nonpliable material or,</li><li>Suspended at least ten feet clear of the ground at all points and four feet horizontally from any supporting limb or pole.</li><li>Disposed of in bear resistant trash receptacles.</li></ul>Clinch Ranger District Bark Camp Recreation Area Cane Patch CampgroundCave Springs Recreation Area Flatwoods Group Picnic Area Hanging Rock Campground High Knob Recreation AreaNorth Fork of Pound Boat Launch Phillips Creek CampgroundWise Boat LaunchEastern Divide Ranger DistrictSteel Bridge Campground The Pines Campground Walnut Flats Campground White Rocks CampgroundBoley Fields Group Campground Caldwell Fields Group Campground Craig Creek Recreation AreaWhite Cedar Horse CampGlenwood-Pedlar Ranger District Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area North Creek CampgroundOronoco Campground Sherando Lake Recreation AreaHopper Creek Group CampgroundJames River and Warm Springs Ranger DistrictColes Point Boat Ramp Fortney Boat Ramp Morris Hill CampgroundsJackson River Canoe Access Points Walter Robinson Canoe Access Points Blowing Springs CampgroundBolar Mountain Recreation Area Greenwood Point Campground Hidden Valley Recreation Area Walton Tract Canoe Access Point McClintic Point CampgroundsMount Rogers National Recreation AreaBeartree Recreation Area Comers Rock Recreation AreaFox Creek Horse Campground Grindstone Recreation AreaHurricane Campground Raccoon Branch Campground Raven Cliff Recreation Area Stony Fork CampgroundCollins Cove Group Horse Campground Hussy Mountain Horse Campground Old Virginia Group Horse CampgroundLee Ranger DistrictCamp Roosevelt Recreation Area Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area Hawk Recreation AreaLittle Fort Campground · Trout Pond Recreation Area Wolf Gap Recreation Area Batzell Boat Launch Bealers Ferry Boat LaunchBealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site Moody Boat LaunchSeekford Boat LaunchNorth River Ranger District Brandywine Recreation Area Camp Rim Campground Hone Quarry Campground North River CampgroundShaws Fork Equestrian Campground Todd Lake Recreation AreaExemptions: Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:<ol><li>Any Federal, State or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force engaged in the performance of an official duty,</li><li>Any authorized person engaged in official administrative duties regarding National Forest Administration,</li><li>Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.</li></ol>Executed in Roanoke, Virginia this   30th    day of August 2023.Signed by Job P. Timm, Forest Supervisor, GEORGE WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON NATIONAL FORESTSViolation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both. 16 USC § 551 and 18 USC §§ 3559, 3571 and 3581.

Food Storage and Disposal Requirements - Bear Safety

Several prohibitions related to swimming, camping, and parking apply in Recreation Areas, Day Use sites, and swim beaches on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest lands.

See the below forest order for full details.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE

GEORGE WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON NATIONAL FORESTS

Roanoke, Virginia

ORDER NO. 08-08-00-23-9

RECREATIONAL OCCUPANCY AND USE

Pursuant to Title 16 U.S.C. § 551 and Title 36 C.F.R. § 261.50, the following acts are prohibited in Recreation Areas, Day use areas, and other Developed Sites on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. This Forest Order is effective from the date signed by the Forest Supervisor until August 30, 2028, or until terminated by an authorized Forest Service official, whichever occurs first.

Prohibitions. The following acts are prohibited:

Camping or maintaining a campsite for a period of time exceeding 14 days in any 30-day period. [Ref. § 261.58(a)]

Entering or using a developed recreation site or portion thereof when posted closed. [Ref.

§ 261.58(b)]

Camping in or within 300 feet of any developed parking area or boat ramp. [Ref. § 261.58(e)]

Operating a gasoline engine powered electrical generator between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., except in designated areas. [Ref. § 261.10(i)]

Occupying an individual campsite with more than eight (8) persons and two (2) tents. [Ref. § 261.58(f)]

Parking or leaving a vehicle or trailer in violation of posted instructions. [Ref. § 261.58(g)]

Parking or leaving a vehicle outside a parking space assigned to one’s own camp unit. [Ref. § 261.58(h)]

Possessing, parking or leaving more than two (2) vehicles, except motorcycles or bicycles, per camp unit. [Ref. § 261.58(i)]

Swimming or being in the water within 100 feet of a designated boat ramp, unless loading or unloading a boat. [Ref. § 261.58(k)]

Swimming or being in a designated swimming area at any time except during day light hours. [Ref. § 261.58(k)]

Possessing glass containers in a designated swimming area. [Ref. § 261.58(k)]

Swimming outside of a designated swimming area, located in a developed recreation area. [Ref. § 261.58(k)]

Discharging a firearm, air rifle, BB gun, gas gun or archery equipment from, into or across any parking area, trail, boat ramp, camping site or National Forest System road. [Ref. § 261.58(m)]

Possessing or operating a boat within a designated swimming area. [Ref. § 261.58(n)]

Operating a gas power motorboat on the following lakes:

Sherando Lake;

High Knob Lake;

Cave Mountain Lake

Being in a developed recreation area between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. except a person who is camping or who is visiting a person camping in that area. [Ref. § 261.58(u)]

Fishing in designated swimming area. [Ref. § 261.58(v)]

Riding, hitching, tethering or hobbling a horse or other saddle or pack animal in violation of posted instructions. [Ref. § 261.58(aa)]

Possessing any alcoholic beverages in the beach, picnic, swimming areas and/or parking lot or in violation of state law. [Ref. § 261.58(bb)]

Possessing a dog, except for those on a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control 36 CFR 261.16(j).

Exemptions: Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.

Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of their official duty.

Persons with a Forest Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order, Form FS-7700-48, specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.

Executed in Roanoke, Virginia this 30th day of August 2023.

Signed, Joby P. Timm, Forest Supervisor, GEORGE WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON NATIONAL FORESTS

Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both. 16 USC § 551 and 18 USC §§ 3559, 3571 and 3581.

Several prohibitions related to swimming, camping, and parking apply in Recreation Areas, Day Use sites, and swim beaches on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest lands. See the below forest order for full details. 
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICEGEORGE WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON NATIONAL FORESTSRoanoke, Virginia ORDER NO. 08-08-00-23-9RECREATIONAL OCCUPANCY AND USEPursuant to Title 16 U.S.C. § 551 and Title 36 C.F.R. § 261.50, the following acts are prohibited in Recreation Areas, Day use areas, and other Developed Sites on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. This Forest Order is effective from the date signed by the Forest Supervisor until August 30, 2028, or until terminated by an authorized Forest Service official, whichever occurs first.Prohibitions. The following acts are prohibited:<ol><li>Camping or maintaining a campsite for a period of time exceeding 14 days in any 30-day period. [Ref. § 261.58(a)]</li><li>Entering or using a developed recreation site or portion thereof when posted closed. [Ref.§ 261.58(b)]</li><li>Camping in or within 300 feet of any developed parking area or boat ramp. [Ref. § 261.58(e)]</li><li>Operating a gasoline engine powered electrical generator between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., except in designated areas. [Ref. § 261.10(i)]</li><li>Occupying an individual campsite with more than eight (8) persons and two (2) tents. [Ref. § 261.58(f)]</li><li>Parking or leaving a vehicle or trailer in violation of posted instructions. [Ref. § 261.58(g)]</li><li>Parking or leaving a vehicle outside a parking space assigned to one’s own camp unit. [Ref. § 261.58(h)]</li><li>Possessing, parking or leaving more than two (2) vehicles, except motorcycles or bicycles, per camp unit. [Ref. § 261.58(i)]</li><li>Swimming or being in the water within 100 feet of a designated boat ramp, unless loading or unloading a boat. [Ref. § 261.58(k)]</li><li>Swimming or being in a designated swimming area at any time except during day light hours. [Ref. § 261.58(k)]</li><li>Possessing glass containers in a designated swimming area. [Ref. § 261.58(k)]</li><li>Swimming outside of a designated swimming area, located in a developed recreation area. [Ref. § 261.58(k)]</li><li>Discharging a firearm, air rifle, BB gun, gas gun or archery equipment from, into or across any parking area, trail, boat ramp, camping site or National Forest System road. [Ref. § 261.58(m)]</li><li>Possessing or operating a boat within a designated swimming area. [Ref. § 261.58(n)]</li><li>Operating a gas power motorboat on the following lakes:<ul><li>Sherando Lake;</li><li>High Knob Lake;</li><li>Cave Mountain Lake</li></ul></li><li>Being in a developed recreation area between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. except a person who is camping or who is visiting a person camping in that area. [Ref. § 261.58(u)]</li><li>Fishing in designated swimming area. [Ref. § 261.58(v)]</li><li>Riding, hitching, tethering or hobbling a horse or other saddle or pack animal in violation of posted instructions. [Ref. § 261.58(aa)]</li><li>Possessing any alcoholic beverages in the beach, picnic, swimming areas and/or parking lot or in violation of state law. [Ref. § 261.58(bb)]</li><li>Possessing a dog, except for those on a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control 36 CFR 261.16(j).</li></ol>Exemptions: Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:<ol><li>Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.</li><li>Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of their official duty.</li><li>Persons with a Forest Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order, Form FS-7700-48, specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.</li></ol>Executed in Roanoke, Virginia this   30th    day of August 2023.Signed, Joby P. Timm, Forest Supervisor, GEORGE WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON NATIONAL FORESTSViolation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both. 16 USC § 551 and 18 USC §§ 3559, 3571 and 3581.

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