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WELCOME TO
FORT VALLEY RANCH

OPEN YEAR ROUND!

Welcome to Fort Valley Ranch! Nestled in the scenic beauty of the George Washington National Forest, our ranch offers an unforgettable escape into the heart of nature. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, Fort Valley Ranch delivers the authentic Western guest ranch experience right here in the East. Enjoy guided horseback trail rides, comfortable accommodations in our cozy cabins or campgrounds, and a variety of outdoor activities that promise to create lasting memories. Discover the charm, tranquility, and excitement that make Fort Valley Ranch a premier destination for families, friends, and solo travelers alike.

Escape to the mountains with us...

A group of trail riders on horseback riding through the national forest.

Horseback Trail Rides

  • 1 Hour guided rides into the forest around our scenic mountain property

  • 1.5 Hour guided ride into the forest around our scenic mountain property 

  • Destination ride to Edith Overlook (3-3.5 hours)

  • Options for ages 6+ and all experience levels 

Scenic RV campground nestled in the Shenandoah mountains with spacious sites, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees. Stay in one of our cabins or camp in a tent or RV right here at our western style dude ranch.

RV Sites

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  • 15-amp, 30-amp, or 50-amp RV site options

  • Water & Electric available for all RV sites

  • One 30-amp, full-hookup RV site

  • Showers & Bathrooms available

  • Firepits & picnic tables

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Primitive Sites

  • Primitive tent sites 

  • Showers & Bathrooms available 

  • Potable water 

  • Firepits & picnic tables

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Cabins

  • Stay in one of our cozy cabins overlooking 2 fishing ponds

  • Private kitchen & bathrooms

  • Pet-friendly 

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Horse Pens

  • Covered and uncovered horse pens are available for guests bringing their own horses

  • Pens are located near campsites for your convenience

  • One horse is permitted per pen

  • Please reserve horse pens in advance, as availability may be limited

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Horse Paddocks

  • Uncovered horse paddocks are available for guests bringing their own horses 

  • 1-5 horses per paddock

  • Please reserve horse paddocks in advance, as availability may be limited

  • Private booking required

Jules - 2026-09-10

"Amazing experience all around. Came here with my husband and 12-year-old daughter. We did the 1.5 hour; we passed beautiful sights along. This is a top-rated experience for a reason, would absolutely recommend for an outdoor adventurous activity."

Directions

Off Highway 81 take exit 279, follow signs to Rt.11, turn left, then in about 1/2 mile turn right at 675, look for signs for King Crossings & Fort Valley (RV garmins will not want you to turn please disregard at this point you are about 6 miles from us), ignore the no 25 ft. vehicles sign, go up over mountain and down other side, at the bottom you'll be at a T intersection, Kings Crossing sign, turn right and an immediate right, now on South Fort Valley Rd. About 1 miles see our sign on the right, turn right into the driveway, and follow the signs to the parking lot. 

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For guests with campers:


From Virginia Beach, take I-64 West to Highway 81 North, then take exit 279, follow signs for 675 east, then turn left on 11, turn right on 675 east to go through Edinburg Gap Road, and at Kings Crossing, turn right and then take an IMMEDIATE right onto South Fort Valley Road (at the fork). Continue about 1.5 miles to the driveway on the right.


If coming from the north on I-81, take exit 279, follow the signs for 675 east, then turn left. Turn left on 11 (it may not be marked, but it is the next intersection "T", then turn right on 675 east to go through Edinburgh Gap Road, and at Kings Crossing, turn right and then take an IMMEDIATE right onto South Fort Valley Road (at the fork). Continue about 1.5 miles to the driveway on the right.
 

 

Check in at 2:00 PM

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Check out at 11:00 AM

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