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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: November 01, 2024
Contact: Kim Wells, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 804-217-1077, kim.wells@dcr.virginia.gov

Cabins and/or campground renovations to take place at seven Virginia State Parks

(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Fairy Stone State Park cabin)

(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Westmoreland State Park cabin)

(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: First Landing State Park cabin)

RICHMOND, Va. – Seven Virginia State Parks will undergo cabin and/or campground renovations beginning this fall. Due to the magnitude of these projects, dates are subject to change, and guests should check the park’s webpage before their visit.

“These renovations are key to the longevity of our parks,” said Virginia State Parks Director Melissa Baker. “It takes time to upgrade the facilities and make each location more enjoyable for all guests. We look forward to sharing the upgraded cabins and campgrounds when the projects are completed.”

Here are the parks that will be affected by the renovations:

First Landing State Park -- All cabins will be closed from Nov. 1, 2024, through October, 2026.
Westmoreland State Park -- All cabins and camping cabins will be closed from Nov. 1, 2024, though October 2026.
Claytor Lake State Park -- Campgrounds B and C will be closed from Nov. 1, 2024, through the 2025 season.
Fairy Stone State Park -- The main campground will be closed from December 2024 through Feb. 28, 2026. While the renovations will not impact the equestrian campground, customers staying at the equestrian campground will not be able to use the bathhouse and dump station at the main campground.
Grayson Highlands State Park -- Hickory Ridge Campground, including all campsites, yurts and the bunkhouse, will be closed from November 2024 through April 2026. Chestnut Hollow Equestrian Campground will remain open for the 2025 season.
Bear Creek Lake State Park -- Black Oak and Chestnut Campgrounds will be closed from Oct. 7, 2024, through May 2026. The Acorn Camping Loop will be open through Dec. 1, 2024. The Acorn Camping Loop accommodates tents and small campers less than 20 feet. Large RVs will not fit in the Acorn Loop.
Douthat State Park -- The Douthat Lodge area is closed to vehicular traffic until further notice. Pedestrian traffic is permitted while accessing the Guest Lodge Trail.

All of the park locations will remain open, and these projects will not impact daily park operations.

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Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. For more information about Virginia State Parks’ activities and amenities or to reserve one of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, call the Virginia State Parks Reservation Center at 800-933-PARK or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.

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