EAGLE ROCK KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Paddle-In Riverside Glamping at Horseshoe Bend, Eagle Rock
A paddle-in only riverfront campground with ten riverside sites and basic amenities; this guide explains access, rates, and what to pack for a rustic overnight on the James River.
Paddle-In Riverside Glamping at Horseshoe Bend, Eagle Rock.
Experience the tranquility of the Horseshoe Bend River Front Campground, a paddle-in only riverfront destination in Eagle Rock, VA. The site offers ten campsites, each with a picnic table, fire ring and level gravel tent area; the property is a rustic, non-vehicle-access campground where visitors must bring their own water and pack out trash.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Paddle-in only riverfront camping
Horseshoe Bend is a paddle-in only campground on the James River, providing direct river access and sites that are reached from the water rather than by vehicle.
Ten outfitted riverside sites
There are ten scenic campsites at the campground, each equipped with a picnic table, a fire ring and a level gravel tent area for simple, riverside camping.
Rustic amenities and self-sufficiency
The site provides a group river access area and port-a-potties but no water, utilities or dumpster—visitors must pack in water and pack out trash.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
This is a back-to-basics river campground: reach your site by boat, land at a riverside access, set up on gravel tent pads and use the picnic table and fire ring while camped directly on the river. The setting is intentionally rustic—no vehicle access to sites and minimal onsite services—so the emphasis is on time on the water and simple riverside living.
THE ACCESS
Paddle-in only riverfront camping
Horseshoe Bend is a paddle-in only campground on the James River, providing direct river access and sites that are reached from the water rather than by vehicle.
THE CAMPSITES
Ten outfitted riverside sites
There are ten scenic campsites at the campground, each equipped with a picnic table, a fire ring and a level gravel tent area for simple, riverside camping.
THE BASICS
Rustic amenities and self-sufficiency
The site provides a group river access area and port-a-potties but no water, utilities or dumpster—visitors must pack in water and pack out trash.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this campsite suits — and who should reassess.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your own drinking water and all consumables; there are no site water or utility hookups. Pack out all trash; a port-a-potty is provided but no other sanitation infrastructure is available.
Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring and level gravel tent area. The campground has a group river access area and port-a-potties; there is no dumpster or utilities on site.
Rate structure: $36 plus $12 per person per night plus tax, with a minimum $36 camping fee; children under age 5 are not counted for billing purposes.
The Horseshoe Bend River Front Campground (aka Narrow Passage Campground) is at 6869 Narrow Passage (Route 43), Eagle Rock, VA 24085. It is located off State Route 43 about 9 miles north of Buchanan and about 7 miles south of Eagle Rock.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is the Horseshoe Bend campground vehicle-accessible?
No. Riverfront campsites are paddle-in only and not generally accessible by vehicles.
How many campsites are at Horseshoe Bend?
There are 10 campsites at the Horseshoe Bend River Front Campground.
Are there restrooms or water at the campsite?
The campground has port-a-potties but no potable water; customers are required to bring their own water.
What is the rate structure?
The rate is $36 plus $12 per person per night plus tax, with a minimum $36 camping fee; children under age 5 are not counted for billing purposes.
Where is the campground located by river mile or address?
The campground is at river mile 34.9 (TRO River Maps) and the street address is 6869 Narrow Passage (Route 43), Eagle Rock, VA 24085.
Who operates reservations or outfitting for the site?
The operator listed for the Camping - Horseshoe Bend camp site #4 - Glamping offering is Twin Rivers Outfitters.