TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The following regulation filed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation is exempt from the Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4006 A 1 of the Code of Virginia, which excludes agency orders or regulations fixing rates or prices. The Department of Conservation and Recreation will receive, consider, and respond to petitions by any interested person at any time with respect to reconsideration or revision.
Title of Regulation: 4VAC5-36. Standard Fees for Use of Department of Conservation and Recreation Facilities, Programs, and Services (amending 4VAC5-36-40, 4VAC5-36-50, 4VAC5-36-60, 4VAC5-36-80, 4VAC5-36-90, 4VAC5-36-100, 4VAC5-36-110, 4VAC5-36-115, 4VAC5-36-120, 4VAC5-36-130, 4VAC5-36-140, 4VAC5-36-150, 4VAC5-36-160, 4VAC5-36-170, 4VAC5-36-190, 4VAC5-36-200, 4VAC5-36-210).
Statutory Authority: § 10.1-104 of the Code of Virginia.
Effective Date: January 1, 2010.
Agency Contact: David C. Dowling, Policy, Planning, and Budget Director, Department of Conservation and Recreation, 203 Governor Street, Suite 302, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-2291, FAX (804) 786-6141, or email david.dowling@dcr.virginia.gov.
Summary:
The amendments include general conditions and criteria concerning the establishment, revision, and revocation of fees (4VAC5-36-40); parking and launch fees (4VAC5-36-50); admission fees (4VAC5-36-60); commercial and nonprofit user fees (4VAC5-36-80); camping fees; (4VAC5-36-90); cabin fees (4VAC5-36-100); picnic shelter fees (4VAC5-36-110); horse arena fees (4VAC5-36-115); amphitheater and gazebo fees (4VAC5-36-120); boat storage fees (4VAC5-36-130); interpretive canoe, boat, and paddleboat fees (4VAC5-36-140); interpretive and educational tours and program fees (4VAC5-36-150); outdoor skill program fees (4VAC5-36-160); hunting fees (4VAC5-36-170); environmental education center fees (4VAC5-36-190); miscellaneous rental fees (4VAC5-36-200); and conference center and meeting facility fees (4VAC5-36-210).
Increases to these rates and prices represent (i) changes to maintain fair market value, (ii) the addition of new facilities and offerings, (iii) updates to ensure consistency with the private sector, and (iv) revisions to reflect private concessionaires' new seasonal prices. Language has been added to 4VAC5-36-40 (General conditions and criteria concerning the establishment, revision, and revocation of fees) allowing the electronic submission of documents and payments where available, including the use of electronic mail, the Reservation Center and the ReserveAmerica system, completing any forms provided online, or any other manner specified by the department.
4VAC5-36-40. General conditions and criteria concerning the establishment, revision, and revocation of fees.
A. The director may establish, revise, or revoke standard or nonstandard fees for facility rentals, programs, festivals, special events, concerts, and services as the need arises according to reasonable and accepted business practices, negotiation with third party providers, and local market conditions. Such fees and prices shall be in effect immediately upon the reasonable availability of information allowing the public to be aware of the most current fee or price. The agency shall publish new, revised or revoked standard fees in accordance with the Virginia Register Act (§ 2.2-4100 et seq. of the Code of Virginia).
B. In the event a nonstandard fee becomes a continuing offering, the director shall publish the fee in accordance with the Virginia Register Act (§ 2.2-4100 et seq. of the Code of Virginia).
C. The submission of the required documents and payments set out in this chapter may be accomplished where available by electronic means, including but not limited to electronic mail and the use of the Reservation Center or ReserveAmerica system, completing any forms provided online, or any other manner specified by the department.
4VAC5-36-50. Parking and launch fees.
PARKING FEES (NONTAXABLE)
| WEEKDAYS | WEEKENDS |
Daily Parking for Passenger Vehicles: Applies to cars, trucks, vans (up to 15 passenger), and motorcycles. | | |
| All parks unless listed below. | $2.00 | $3.00 |
| Parks under construction and having only limited facilities and services. | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Fairy Stone, Raymond R. "Andy" Guest Jr. Shenandoah River, Smith Mountain Lake, Claytor Lake, Kiptopeke, Westmoreland, Mason Neck, Sky Meadows, Chippokes | $3.00 | $4.00 |
| Leesylvania, First Landing, Lake Anna, Pocahontas | $4.00 | $5.00 |
| York River Croaker Landing/Pier Area (also requires boat launch fee for all vehicles) | $3.00 | $3.00 |
Horse Trailer Parking Fee (also requires vehicle parking fee.) All parks unless listed below. | $3.00 per trailer | $3.00 per trailer |
| Lake Anna | $4.00 per trailer | $4.00 per trailer |
| Surcharge for additional horse in same trailer. | $2.00 per horse | $2.00 per horse |
Other Trailer Parking Fee: Applies to other trailers not covered by camping, horse trailer and boat launch fee. (Add to daily parking fee.) | $2.00 per trailer | $2.00 per trailer |
Daily Bus Parking: All Seasons. Applies to vehicles with 16 or more passenger capacity. | | |
| All parks unless listed below. | $10 | $10 |
| Claytor Lake, Hungry Mother, Leesylvania, Mason Neck, New River Trail | $12 | $12 |
| First Landing, Kiptopeke, Lake Anna, Pocahontas, Westmoreland | $15 | $15 |
Natural Area Preserve Parking Fees for any Vehicle: The department may charge these fees at any Natural Area Preserve. | $2.00 | $2.00 |
Boat Launch Fees: Required to use park boat ramps on bodies of water where motorboats are permitted. Required for all vehicles using York River Croaker Landing/Pier Area. May not apply to small "car-top" launch facilities (facilities at which boats may only be launched by hand carrying them to the water). The fee is normally added to the parking fee to create a combined park/launch payment. | | |
Daily Launch Fees: All Seasons | | |
| All parks unless listed below. | $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Claytor Lake | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| First Landing, Kiptopeke (with Marine Fishing License), Lake Anna | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Kiptopeke (without Marine Fishing License), Leesylvania | $8.00 | $8.00 |
Surcharge for second boat on same trailer: jet ski | $2.00 | $2.00 |
Overnight parking at boat launch: where available | $10 | $10 |
Camper's Boat Launch Fee Kiptopeke: Does not apply if camper parks trailer at campsite. | $3.00 | $3.00 |
Boat Tournament Fee for Fishing Tournaments: Registration fee is based on the number of boats registered and is nonrefundable regardless of number that actually participates. This fee is in addition to the applicable daily launch fee. | No charge | $2.00 per boat |
| FEE |
Annual and Lifetime Parking Fees: | |
Lifetime Naturally Yours Passport Plus: Lifetime admission and parking pass to all state parks, plus 10% discount on camping, all state park merchandise, equipment rentals, and shelter rentals. | |
| Age up to 40 | $303 |
| Age 41-45 | $273 |
| Age 46-50 | $242 |
| Age 51-55 | $212 |
| Age 56‑61 | $182 |
Senior Lifetime Naturally Yours Passport Plus (Age 62 or older): See Lifetime Naturally Yours Passport Plus above. | $110 |
Naturally Yours Passport Plus: 12-month from date of purchase admission and parking pass to all state parks, plus 10% discount on camping, all state park merchandise, equipment rentals, and shelter rentals. | $61 |
Naturally Yours Parking Passport: 12-month from date of purchase admission and parking pass to park of purchase. | $36 |
Senior Naturally Yours Passport Plus: See Naturally Yours Passport Plus above. | $33 |
Senior Naturally Yours Parking Passport: See Naturally Yours Parking Passport above. | $22 |
Golden Disability Pass: Available to persons with disabilities as verified by U.S. Social Security Administration's (SSA) "Benefit Verification Letter." Pass remains in effect unless SSA withdraws eligibility. | No Charge |
Disabled Veterans Passport Admission, parking, and launch pass to all state parks, plus 50% discount on camping fees, swimming fees, shelter rentals, and department equipment rentals when provided by the department. Where equipment rentals are provided by private concessionaires, this passport does not apply. The passport shall be issued upon request to a veteran of the armed forces of the United States with a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, or from the military service that discharged the veteran, certifying that such veteran has a service-connected disability rating of 100%. This passport coverage shall be valid for as long as that determination by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs remains in effect. | No Charge |
Annual Horse Trailer-Vehicle Pass: 12-months from date of purchase admission and park pass, including horse trailer, good at all parks. | $79 |
Annual Horse Trailer-Vehicle Pass: Pocahontas and New River Trail Only. Valid only in combination with purchase of $30 horse arena annual pass. | $70 |
Annual Horse Trailer-Vehicle Pass: Occoneechee and Staunton River Only | $50 |
Annual and Lifetime Park/Launch Fees: | |
Lifetime Naturally Yours Passport Plus for Boaters: Lifetime admission, parking, and launch pass to all state parks, plus 10% discount on camping, all state park merchandise, equipment rentals, and shelter rentals. | |
| Age up to 40 | $606 |
| Age 41-45 | $545 |
| Age 46-50 | $485 |
| Age 51-55 | $424 |
| Age 56‑61 | $364 |
Senior Lifetime Naturally Yours Passport Plus for Boaters (Age 62 or older): See Lifetime Naturally Yours Passport Plus for Boaters above. | $314 |
Naturally Yours Passport Plus for Boaters: 12-month from date of purchase admission, parking, and launch pass to all state parks, plus 10% discount on camping, all state park merchandise, equipment rentals, and shelter rentals. | $152 |
Park/Launch Passport: | |
| 12-month from date of purchase admission, parking, and launch pass to all state parks including Leesylvania. | $128 |
| 12-month from date of purchase admission, parking, and launch pass to First Landing, Kiptopeke, or Lake Anna. Good only at park of purchase. | $97 |
| 12-month from date of purchase admission, parking, and launch pass to park of purchase other than Leesylvania, First Landing, Kiptopeke, or Lake Anna. | $79 |
Senior Naturally Yours Passport Plus for Boaters: Annual permit for all parks including Leesylvania. | $121 |
Senior Park/Launch Passport: | |
| 12-month from date of purchase admission, parking, and launch pass to all state parks including Leesylvania. | $109 |
| 12-month from date of purchase admission, parking, and launch pass to First Landing, Kiptopeke, or Lake Anna. Good only at park of purchase. | $79 |
| 12-month from date of purchase admission, parking, and launch pass to park of purchase other than Leesylvania, First Landing, Kiptopeke, or Lake Anna. | $66 |
Buggs Island Lake Special Annual Pass: Good only at Occoneechee and Staunton River State Parks. | $50 |
Leesylvania Annual Overnight Boating/Parking Pass. | $67 |
Disabled Visitor Annual Boat Launch Pass (in addition to disabled tags). | $44 |
Parks and Trails Passport: | |
| In conjunction with the purchase of an annual parking pass | $11 |
| Without the purchase of an annual parking pass | $17 |
Special Event Fees: | EVENT FEE |
Standard Special Event Parking Fee: Applies to all parks and events that utilize parking fees unless noted below. | $10 per vehicle |
Community Event Fee: May be used by any park as a condition of a Special Use Permit for a community event provided by a nonprofit group or organization or government agency or entity. | $1.00 per vehicle |
James River: James River Raft Race | $5.00 per vehicle |
Sky Meadows: Strawberry Festival. | |
| Advance payment | $15 per vehicle |
| Day of Event | $20 per vehicle |
Sky Meadows: Virginia Scottish Games | |
| Vehicle Parking | $5.00 per vehicle |
| Per Person Admission | $15 per person $5.00 per person, active military and active military family members $5.00 per child 6-12 years Children under 6 free |
New River Trail: Wythe County Heritage Day. Grayson Highlands Fall Festival. Hungry Mother Arts and Crafts Festival. | $6.00 per vehicle |
Claytor Lake Arts and Crafts Festival: Free parking with canned food donation on designated day. | $5.00 per vehicle with canned food donation on designated day $9.00 per two-day pass $12 per three-day pass $10 per vehicle |
Kiptopeke: Eastern Shore Birding Festival. | Parking Fee waived to registered festival guests; otherwise standard fees apply |
Smith Mountain Lake: special park/launch rate for boaters participating in fishing tournaments if the tournament sponsor has also rented the Tournament Headquarters Building. | $5.00 per vehicle/ boat combination |
Standard Special Event Per Person Entrance Fee: Applies to all parks and events that utilize per person admission fees unless noted below. | $4.00 per adult $3.00 per child, 6 through 12 years Children under 6 free |
Sailor's Creek Battlefield: Battle of Sailor's Creek Reenactment. | $5.00 per person Children under 6 free $10 maximum per vehicle $50 per bus (16 passenger +) |
Chippokes Plantation Steam and Gas Engine Show. | $5.00 per person Children under 12 free |
Chippokes Plantation Christmas. | $5.00 per person |
Chippokes Gospel Explosion | $10 per person $7.00 for advance ticket purchase Children under 12 free |
Chippokes Pork, Peanut & Pine Festival | $5 per person Children under 10 13 free |
Grayson Highlands Wayne C. Henderson Music Festival. | $10 per person Children under 12 free |
York River Estuaries Day. | $2.00 (Age 3 through 12) $3.00 (Age 13 and over) |
Natural Tunnel Special Event Parking Fee. | $2.00 per person $6.00 per vehicle |
Occoneechee Pow Wow | $5.00 per person (13 years and older) $3.00 per child, 3 through 12 years $3.00 Seniors (62 and over) free Children under 4 3 free |
| Occoneechee Pow Wow School Groups | $4.00 per student Teachers and Chaperones free |
Notes on parking fees:
1. Weekend rates apply on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day holidays.
2. No parking fee is required for up to two vehicles per campsite and per cabin at any state park during the period of overnight stay. Vehicles in excess of two shall pay the prevailing daily parking fee for each day that the vehicle is parked in the park.
3. Except as otherwise noted, boat launching shall be free for up to one boat per vehicle per campsite or cabin.
4. Parking fees are waived for any vehicle displaying disabled license plates or temporary disabled parking identification issued by any state or the federal government. However, the fee for any additional types of trailers, the boat launch fee or the portion of any combined parking-launching fee that applies to boat launching shall be collected from such vehicles. Additionally, the price for annual passes and lifetime passes that include boat launching for qualified disabled individuals shall be calculated by subtracting the applicable parking pass fee from the park/launch pass fee.
5. Parking fees are waived for any vehicle occupied solely by students and/or teachers and/or assisting personnel participating in an official activity of a bona fide school, home school, or institution of higher learning. Parks may require that individuals in vehicles other than those marked as a school bus verify their official activity by letter from the school or approved field trip form, or in the case of home school groups, proof of home school status such as current ID card from a state or national home school organization (HEAV, HSLDA, etc.) or a copy of the letter from the school district that acknowledges "Notice of Intent" to home school for that school year.
6. Parking fees are waived for official vehicles of federal, state, and local governments while on official business; vehicles making deliveries to the park; contractor and business vehicles performing work in the park; and emergency vehicles while conducting official business, including training.
7. Parking fees are waived for park employees during time of employment, including family and household members of staff occupying staff residences, visitors to staff residences, and park volunteers entering the park to perform volunteer duties.
8. Parking fees may be waived for vehicles conducting research or collecting activities provided such waiver is included in the language of the Research and Collection Permit as required in 4VAC5-30-50.
9. The period covered by a daily parking fee shall be midnight to midnight. Park guests utilizing overnight parking when and where available (e.g., backpackers, overnight fishermen, etc.) will be required to pay the applicable daily parking fee for each calendar day that their vehicle is in the parking lot (partial days included).
10. Annual permits shall be valid for 12 months from the date of purchase, unless otherwise noted.
11. Parking fees are waived for visitors entering the park for the sole purpose of dining at the park restaurant at Douthat and Hungry Mother State Parks.
12. Parking fees are waived at state parks for participants in Walk for Parks, Fall River Renaissance, Envirothons, March for Parks, Operation Spruce-Up Day, Stewardship Virginia, National Trails Day, and other park-sanctioned public service events as approved by the director.
13. Daily parking fees are reduced to $1.00 for vehicles occupied by participants in fund-raising events sponsored by nonprofit organizations (Walk-A-Thons, etc.) provided the sponsor has obtained a special use permit from the park that contains provisions for the identification of participants in the event.
14. Parking fees shall be waived for persons using park roads to gain legal access to their private residence and guests to such residences; and for vehicles passing through, but not stopping in, a park on a public roadway.
15. Revenue collected from special event parking and/or admission fees may be divided between the park and the event sponsor if so designated and approved in the special event permit following a determination made by the director that the revenue split is in the benefit of the Commonwealth.
16. Annual Park/Launch pass also covers the park entrance or parking fee for horse trailers or other allowable trailers. Annual and Lifetime parking-only passes do not include trailers.
17. Parking fees are waived for service vehicles such as tow trucks when entering the park to service a visitor vehicle.
18. Parking fees are waived for visitors entering the park to attend a performance by a U.S. military band if this is a required condition for the band's performance.
19. Parking fees are included in the rental fees for meeting facilities, up to the capacity of the facility and provided that this waiver of fee is included in the rental agreement for the facility.
20. Parking fees are waived for a period of up to 15 minutes for persons entering the park to deposit materials in community recycling collection containers.
21. Parking fees are waived for vehicles occupied entirely by persons attending fee interpretive programs.
22. Annual parking passes that do not include boat launch require payment of daily launch fee if launching a boat at any park or for all vehicles using Croaker Landing/Pier Area at York River State Park.
23. Annual parking pass holders are not guaranteed the parking privileges of the pass should parking places be unavailable.
24. Parking fees are waived at Mason Neck during the park's annual Elizabeth Hartwell Eagle Festival.
25. The payment of a parking fee at one park shall be applied to parking at any state park on the same day provided that the visitor supplies evidence of the paid parking fee.
4VAC5-36-60. Admission fees.
ADMISSION FEES (NONTAXABLE) |
| DAILY ADMISSION PER PERSON (Weekdays and Weekends unless otherwise noted.) | ANNUAL PASS (Good for 12 months from date of purchase.) |
Shot Tower | Free | NA |
Southwest VA Museum | $1.50 (Groups of 10 or more any age) (Groups of 10 or more: age 6 through 12) $3.00 (Groups of 10 or more: age 13 and up) | $3.00 (age 6 through 12) per year NA |
$2.00 (Ages 6 through 12) | $5.00 (age 13 and over) per year $5.00 (age 6 through 12) per year |
$3.00 $4.00 (Age 13 and up) | $15 (family: up to 2 adults and 2 children) per year $10 (age 13 and over) per year |
NA | $15 (family: up to 2 adults and 2 children) per year |
Kiptopeke Fishing Pier Fishing Fee | $1.00 (Age 6 through 12) $3.00 (Age 13 and over) | NA |
Kiptopeke Fishing Pier Fishing Fee: Coupon book good for 10 visits | $20 per 10 Passes | NA |
Annual Night Fishing: All parks where available (also requires parking fee) | $15 per person per year | |
Late Night Fishing: All parks where available (also requires parking fee) | $3.00 per person per night | |
| ADMISSION |
Natural Tunnel Chairlift: | |
| Children under age 6 | Free |
| Round trip per person | $3.00 |
| One-way per person | $2.00 |
| Group Rate Round Trip per person (10 or more) | $2.00 |
| Season Pass | $20 |
| Daily Pass (Good for unlimited trips on date of issue, good for one person only) | $6.00 |
Archery Range: All parks where available; per person user fee | $2.00 per day (over 15) (over 12) $1.00 per day (under 15) (age 3 through 12) $15 per year (any age) |
| Bear Creek Lake | $5.00 per day (over 12) $3.00 per day (age 3 through 12) $45 per year (any age) $3.00 per person, per day group fee (minimum of 10 participants) |
James River: River Raft Race Registration | $15 per person |
Pocahontas & New River Trail Horse Show Admission | $5.00 per person Children 12 & under free |
Park Sponsored Special Event Vendor Fees. All parks where available unless otherwise noted. | $125 per merchandise vendor $150 per food vendor |
Occoneechee Pow Wow | $150 per merchandise vendor $175 per food vendor |
Mason Neck Harvest Festival Fall Special Event. | $50 per vendor |
Caledon Art & Wine Festival | $50 per artist vendor $100 per winery vendor |
New River Trail | $25 per merchandise vendor $25 per food vendor |
Notes on admission/entrance fees:
1. Fees are waived at Natural Tunnel for use of the chairlift on one designated "Customer Appreciation Day" per year.
2. Museum entrance fees are waived at the Southwest Virginia Museum during the "Festival of Trees" event for members of groups who submitted trees for the display.
3. For park museums and historic features that charge an entrance fee, visitors participating in the Time Travelers program of the Virginia Association of Museums shall be charged the existing per person group rate for that facility.
4VAC5-36-80. Commercial and nonprofit user fees.
COMMERCIAL AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONAL USERS FEES (NONTAXABLE)
PERMIT TYPE: | DAILY FEE | ANNUAL FEE |
Commercial Parking and State Park Use Permit Fees: Required for for-profit companies and businesses that use the lands and/or facilities of a state park to deliver services to the public for a fee, and when such use is similar or the same as the general public use, unless permitted by other means. May not be used to establish exclusive or continuous concession-type services. Activities of this type include but are not limited to canoe, horse, bicycle, or hiking trip outfitters and rental agencies (if they deliver equipment or services on park property), caterers, and for-profit day care centers (note that some day care centers are government or nonprofit). The agency reserves the right to withhold this or any other permit or license for commercial use of parks when such use is deemed to be not in keeping with the mission or intended purpose of the park, conflicts or interferes with other use of the park, or creates an unreasonable burden on the management of the park. Licensed commercial fishermen are not required to pay this fee, but are required to pay the applicable public user fee for the use of state park boat launches. | | |
| For 1 or 2 passenger vehicles (up to 15-passenger vans) (passenger vehicles up to 15-passenger vans) or one bus and one passenger vehicle | $10 | NA |
| For 1 to 6 passenger vehicles (up to 15-passenger vans) (passenger vehicles up to 15-passenger vans) or two buses and two passenger vehicles | NA | $200 $250 |
Commercial Parking/Launching/Horse Riding Fees: Required for for-profit companies and businesses that use the lands and/or facilities of a state park to deliver services to the public for a fee, and when such use is similar or the same as the general public use, unless permitted by other means. May not be used to establish exclusive or continuous concession-type services. | | |
| For 1 or 2 passenger vehicles (up to 15-passenger vans) (passenger vehicles up to 15-passenger vans) and/or passenger vehicle with trailer combinations; or one bus and one passenger vehicle and/or passenger vehicle with trailer combination | $14 | NA |
| For 1 to 6 passenger vehicles (up to 15-passenger vans) (passenger vehicles up to 15-passenger vans) and/or passenger vehicle with trailer combinations; or two buses and two passenger vehicles and/or passenger vehicle with trailer combinations | NA | $250 $300 |
Nonprofit Organization Parking Fees: These fees may be utilized only by nonprofit organizations engaged in the activities or purposes of the organization. | | |
| For 1 or 2 passenger vehicles (up to 15-passenger vans) (passenger vehicles up to 15-passenger vans) or one bus and one passenger vehicle | $4.00 | $30 |
| For 1 to 6 passenger vehicles (up to 15-passenger vans) (passenger vehicles up to 15-passenger vans) or two buses and two passenger vehicles | $9.00 | $70 |
Nonprofit Organization Parking/Launching Fees: These fees may be utilized only by nonprofit organizations engaged in the activities or purposes of the organization. | | |
| For 1 or 2 passenger vehicles (up to 15-passenger vans) (passenger vehicles up to 15-passenger vans) and/or passenger vehicle with trailer combinations; or one bus and one passenger vehicle and/or passenger vehicle with trailer combination | $6.00 | $65 |
| For 1 to 6 passenger vehicles (up to 15-passenger vans) (passenger vehicles up to 15-passenger vans) and/or passenger vehicle with trailer combinations; or two buses and two passenger vehicles and/or passenger vehicle with trailer combinations | $10 | $130 |
4VAC5-36-90. Camping fees.
CAMPING FEES (TAXABLE, Price here does not include tax)
Camping fees include free use of dump station and free swimming and boat launching for members of the camping party during their stay at the property, when and where available, except that at Kiptopeke State Park guest is subject to applicable launch fee unless the trailer is returned to the campsite immediately after launching. The number of campers per campsite is limited to six individuals except when all campers are members of the same household. | ALL SEASONS (Per site fees) |
Standard Sites: No hookup; access to bathhouse and restrooms. | |
| All parks with standard sites unless noted below. | $16 per night |
| Hungry Mother, Grayson Highlands, Staunton River, Westmoreland, Occoneechee (nonwaterfront), Claytor Lake, Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River, Smith Mountain Lake. | $20 per night |
| Occoneechee Waterfront Sites | $23 per night |
| Douthat, Kiptopeke, First Landing, Lake Anna. | $24 per night |
Water and Electric Sites: Access to water and electric hookups; access to bathhouse and restrooms. | |
| All parks where available unless noted below. | $22 per night |
| Chippokes Plantation, Claytor Lake, Douthat, Fairy Stone, Grayson Highlands, Hungry Mother, Occoneechee (nonwaterfront), Staunton River, Westmoreland, Pocahontas, Smith Mountain Lake, Belle Isle, James River. | $25 per night |
| Occoneechee Waterfront Sites | $28 per night |
| Kiptopeke, First Landing, Lake Anna, Shenandoah. | $30 per night |
Water, Electric, and Sewage Sites: Access to water, electric, and sewage hookups; access to bathhouse and restrooms. | |
| Kiptopeke | $35 per night |
| Hungry Mother | $28 per night |
Primitive Camping Sites: primitive restrooms; no showers. | |
| All parks where available unless noted below. | $11 per night |
| James River, Sky Meadows. | $13 per night |
| Grayson Highlands: Sites with electricity (November, March and April when bathhouses are closed) | $15 per night |
| Occoneechee (persons renting the entire equestrian campground will receive a 10% discount on the combined price for sites and stalls, including transaction fees). | $15 per night |
| New River Trail Primitive camping sites at Foster Falls and Cliffview | $15 per night |
| New River Trail Water Trail Camping (no potable water) | $12 per night |
Horse Camping | |
| Horse Stall Fee | $7.00 per night (Outside Stalls) $9.00 per night (Inside Stall) |
Standard Rates | |
Primitive Group Camp Rental (camping in special primitive group areas) All parks where available. | |
| Up to 20 campers. | $61 for entire area per night |
| Up to 30 campers. | $91 for entire area per night |
| 31 or more campers, up to maximum capacity of group camp area. | $122 for entire area per night |
| Grayson Highlands: Primitive camping is available in the stable area November, March, and April. | $15 per site per night |
Special Group Camping Areas: | |
| Fairy Stone Group Campsites. | $20 per site per night |
| Twin Lakes, Cedar Crest Group Camping Area. | $210 for entire area per night |
| Chippokes Plantation: All 4 Sites; Group Rate; 24 persons maximum. Natural Tunnel Group Area. Grayson Highlands Group Area. James River Group Area. Shenandoah Group Area. | $67 per night (only available as entire group area) |
| Westmoreland Group Area. | $122 per night |
| Standard Buddy Sites: All parks where available unless noted below. | $78 per night |
| Douthat Buddy Sites. | $97 per night |
| James River Equestrian Group Area (persons renting the entire equestrian campground will receive a 10% discount on the combined price for sites and stalls, including transaction fees). | $91 $216 per night |
Camping – Other Fees | |
| Camping Site Transaction Fee: Applies to each purchase transaction of a camping visit to a campsite (i.e., one transaction fee per camping visit per site no matter how many nights). Applies to Internet, reservation center, and walk up visits. | $5.00 |
| Pet Fees (this fee does not apply to service or hearing dogs identifiable in accordance with § 51.5-44 of the Code of Virginia). | $5.00 per pet per night |
| Dump Station Fee: Free to state park campers during stay. | $5.00 per use |
| Camping Reservation Cancellation Fee Individual Site. | $10 per reservation |
| Camping Reservation Cancellation Fee Group Sites. | $30 per reservation |
| Hiker or noncamper Shower Fee at Virginia State Parks. | $5.00 per person |
Notes on camping:
1. Check-out time is 3 p.m. and check-in time is 4 p.m.
2. Camping Transfer/Cancellation/Early Departure Policy.
a. Any fees to be refunded are calculated less the applicable cancellation fee(s).
b. Fees paid to the reservation center by credit card will be refunded to the original credit card charged.
c. Fees paid by check or money order to the reservation center, or by any method at the park, will be refunded by state check.
d. A customer may move a camping reservation to another date or park, referred to as a transfer, through the reservation center only, and prior to 4 p.m. on the scheduled date of arrival. If the reservation center will not be open again prior to the start date of the reservation, transferring is not an option. There is no fee to transfer.
e. A camping reservation may be canceled until 4 p.m. on the scheduled date of arrival but campers will be charged the cancellation fee. This cancellation fee applies to each separate reservation made.
f. Once the 4 p.m. check-in time is reached on the scheduled day of arrival, any adjustment to a reservation is considered an early departure.
g. After the check-in time is reached, the first night is considered used whether the site is occupied or not.
h. There is a one-night penalty, deducted from any amount available for refund, for early departure.
3. Campers are allowed two vehicles per campsite per day without charge of a parking fee. Additional vehicles, beyond two, must pay the prevailing parking fee in effect at the park for each day that the vehicle(s) is parked in the park. The number of vehicles allowed to park on the campsite varies according to site design and size of other camping equipment. No vehicles shall park on a campsite in other than the designated area for this purpose. Camper vehicles that do not fit on the site, whether or not they require the special camper vehicle fee, must park in the designated overflow parking area.
4. Each member of the camping party, except in primitive group areas, up to the maximum allowable per site, may receive an entrance pass to the park's swimming facility on the basis of one pass per night of camping. Passes only issued during days and seasons of operation of the swimming facility and only good during the member's registered stay.
5. Damage to campsites, not considered normal wear and tear, will be billed to the person registered for the campsite on an itemized cost basis.
6. At honor collection sites, the stated camping fees on this list shall be considered as having tax included. Honor collection is defined as the payment of the camping fee on-site at the park at a nonelectronic collection point at which the payment is placed in a box or safe provided for that purpose.
7. Horse stalls may only be rented in conjunction with the rental of a campsite in the equestrian campground and a person must occupy the campsite. All horses brought to the park by overnight guests must be kept in rental stalls except in primitive equestrian areas at New River Trail and James River State Parks.
4VAC5-36-100. Cabin fees.
CABIN RENTALS (TAXABLE, Price here does not include tax) |
| BASE RATE | VIRGINIA RESIDENTS |
PRIME SEASON CABIN AND LODGE RATES |
Cabin/Lodge Type | Per-Night Rental Fee | Per-Week Rental Fee | Per-Night Rental Fee | Per-Week Rental Fee |
| Efficiency | $84 | $502 | $75 | $450 |
| One Bedroom, Standard | $98 | $589 | $88 | $529 |
| One Bedroom, Waterfront or Water View | $108 | $652 | $97 | $582 |
| One Bedroom, Chippokes Plantation | $113 | $686 | $104 | $617 |
| Two Bedroom, Standard, all parks where available unless noted below | $112 | $680 | $102 | $613 |
| Two Bedroom, Bear Creek Lake, James River, Occoneechee, Lake Anna, Shenandoah | $118 | $713 | $106 | $643 |
| Two Bedroom, Waterfront or Water View, all parks where available unless noted below | $125 | $749 | $112 | $674 |
| Two Bedroom, Waterfront or Water View, Bear Creek Lake, Occoneechee, Lake Anna | $130 | $784 | $118 | $706 |
| Two Bedroom, First Landing, Chippokes Plantation | $132 | $791 | $119 | $712 |
| Three Bedroom, Standard, all parks where available unless noted below | $129 | $771 | $116 | $692 |
| Three Bedroom, Chippokes Plantation, Bel Air Guest House | $149 | $898 | $134 | $809 |
| Three Bedroom, Claytor Lake, Bear Creek Lake, James River, Occoneechee, Lake Anna, Southwest Virginia Museum Poplar Hill Cottage, Shenandoah | $149 | $888 | $130 | $798 |
| Hill Lodge (Twin Lakes) | $167 | $1,002 | $150 | $902 |
| Fairy Stone Lodge (Fairy Stone), Creasy Lodge (Douthat), Bel Air Mansion (Belle Isle) | $301 | $1,802 | $270 | $1,622 |
| Douthat Lodge (Douthat), Hungry Mother Lodge (Hungry Mother), Potomac River Retreat (Westmoreland) | $354 | $2,124 | $318 | $1,913 |
| 6-Bedroom Lodge, Kiptopeke, James River, Claytor Lake, Occoneechee, Bear Creek Lake, Shenandoah | $371 | $2,226 | $334 | $2,004 |
MID-SEASON CABIN AND LODGE RATES |
Cabin/Lodge Type | Per-Night Rental Fee | Per-Week Rental Fee | Per-Night Rental Fee | Per-Week Rental Fee |
| Efficiency | $74 | $446 | $67 | $401 |
| One Bedroom, Standard | $87 | $523 | $80 | $470 |
| One Bedroom, Waterfront or Water View | $96 | $574 | $86 | $519 |
| One Bedroom, Chippokes Plantation | $101 | $611 | $93 | $549 |
| Two Bedroom, Standard, all parks where available unless noted below | $101 | $605 | $91 | $545 |
| Two Bedroom, Bear Creek Lake, James River, Occoneechee, Lake Anna, Shenandoah | $105 | $634 | $96 | $570 |
| Two Bedroom, Waterfront or Water View, all parks where available unless noted below | $111 | $666 | $100 | $599 |
| Two Bedroom, Waterfront or Water View, Bear Creek Lake, Occoneechee, Lake Anna | $117 | $697 | $104 | $627 |
| Two Bedroom, First Landing, Chippokes Plantation | $117 | $704 | $106 | $634 |
| Three Bedroom, Standard, all parks where available unless noted below | $113 | $686 | $104 | $617 |
| Three Bedroom, Chippokes Plantation, Bel Air Guest House | $133 | $799 | $119 | $720 |
| Three Bedroom, Claytor Lake, Bear Creek Lake, James River, Occoneechee, Lake Anna, Southwest Virginia Museum Poplar Hill Cottage, Shenandoah | $133 | $790 | $116 | $710 |
| Hill Lodge (Twin Lakes) | $149 | $891 | $133 | $802 |
| Fairy Stone Lodge (Fairy Stone), Creasy Lodge (Douthat), Bel Air Mansion (Belle Isle) | $267 | $1,603 | $240 | $1,442 |
| Douthat Lodge (Douthat), Hungry Mother Lodge (Hungry Mother), Potomac River Retreat (Westmoreland) | $315 | $1,892 | $284 | $1,702 |
| 6-Bedroom Lodge, Kiptopeke, James River, Claytor Lake, Occoneechee, Bear Creek Lake, Shenandoah | $331 | $1,982 | $297 | $1,783 |
OFF-SEASON CABIN AND LODGE RATES |
Cabin/Lodge Type | Per-Night Rental Fee | Per-Week Rental Fee | Per-Night Rental Fee | Per-Week Rental Fee |
| Efficiency | $62 | $372 | $57 | $335 |
| One Bedroom, Standard | $72 | $436 | $65 | $392 |
| One Bedroom, Waterfront or Water View | $81 | $478 | $71 | $432 |
| One Bedroom, Chippokes Plantation | $84 | $508 | $77 | $457 |
| Two Bedroom, Standard, all parks where available unless noted below | $84 | $504 | $75 | $454 |
| Two Bedroom, Bear Creek Lake, James River, Occoneechee, Lake Anna, Shenandoah | $88 | $528 | $79 | $475 |
| Two Bedroom, Waterfront or Water View, all parks where available unless noted below | $92 | $554 | $83 | $499 |
| Two Bedroom, Waterfront or Water View, Bear Creek Lake, Occoneechee, Lake Anna | $97 | $581 | $87 | $522 |
| Two Bedroom, First Landing, Chippokes Plantation | $98 | $585 | $88 | $527 |
| Three Bedroom, Standard, all parks where available unless noted below | $95 | $570 | $85 | $512 |
| Three Bedroom, Chippokes Plantation, Bel Air Guest House | $110 | $664 | $99 | $597 |
| Three Bedroom, Claytor Lake, Bear Creek Lake, James River, Occoneechee, Lake Anna, Southwest Virginia Museum Poplar Hill Cottage, Shenandoah | $110 | $657 | $96 | $591 |
| Hill Lodge (Twin Lakes) | $124 | $741 | $111 | $667 |
| Fairy Stone Lodge (Fairy Stone), Creasy Lodge (Douthat), Bel Air Mansion (Belle Isle) | $222 | $1,332 | $201 | $1,199 |
| Douthat Lodge (Douthat), Hungry Mother Lodge (Hungry Mother), Potomac River Retreat (Westmoreland)) | $263 | $1,573 | $237 | $1,415 |
| 6-Bedroom Lodge, Kiptopeke, James River, Claytor Lake, Occoneechee, Bear Creek Lake, Shenandoah | $275 | $1,649 | $249 | $1,483 |
CAMPING CABINS, CAMPING LODGES, YURTS, AND TRAVEL TRAILERS (camping cabins, camping lodges, yurts, and travel trailers located in campgrounds and operated in conjunction with the campground) | Per-Night Rental Fee | Per-Week Rental Fee | Per-Night Rental Fee | Per-Week Rental Fee |
Camping Cabin rental rate: (2-night minimum rental required) | $49 | NA | $45 | NA |
| Yurt rental: Standard fee | $98 | $589 | $88 | $529 |
| Travel Trailers: 25-30' Standard fee | $98 | $589 | $88 | $529 |
| Camping Lodges: Standard fee | $98 | $589 | $88 | $529 |
Additional Cabin Fees: |
| Cabin Transaction Fee: Applies to each purchase transaction of a visit to a cabin (i.e., one transaction fee per cabin visit per site no matter how many nights). Applies to Internet, reservation center, and walk up visits. | $5.00 |
| Additional Bed Rentals | $3.00 per rental night |
| Additional linens at all parks unless otherwise noted. One set of linens is 1 sheet set (1 fitted sheet, 1 flat sheet, and 1 pillowcase) or 1 towel set (1 bath towel, 1 hand towel, and 1 washcloth or 2 bath towels and 1 washcloth) | $2.00 per sheet set $2.00 per towel set |
| Cabin Cancellation Fee: Applies to all lodging in this section except as described below in "Lodge Cancellation Fee" | $20 per cancellation period: See notes on Cabin Transfer/Cancellation/Early Departure Policy. |
| Lodge Cancellation Fee: Applies to Fairy Stone Lodge, Douthat Lodge, Hungry Mother Lodge, Potomac River Retreat, and all 6-bedroom park lodges | $50 per cancellation period: See notes on Cabin Transfer/Cancellation/Early Departure Policy |
| Pet Fee (this fee does not apply to service or hearing dogs identifiable in accordance with § 51.5-44 of the Code of Virginia). | $10 per pet per night |
Pocahontas Group Cabins | DAY | WEEK |
| Algonquian Ecology Camp Dining Hall: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. for day use, 24-hour use when rented with cabins | $236 | $1,181 |
| Swift Creek Dining Hall: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. for day use, 24-hour use when rented with cabins | $275 | $1,375 |
| Dining Hall: fee for partial day rental when associated with full day rental as noted above | $140 | NA |
Cabin Units: per unit, per night | $112 | $560 |
| Complete Algonquian Ecology Camp (4 units: 112 capacity) with Dining Hall | $460 | $2,300 |
| Complete Swift Creek Camp (2 units: 56 capacity) with Dining Hall | $375 | $1,875 |
Refundable security deposit charged for all reservations | $100 per reservation |
Notes on Pocahontas Group Cabins:
Pocahontas Group Cabins: Reservations of $200 or more require a 25% prepayment, due within 14 days of making the reservation. Balance of fees is due 60 days prior to the reservation start date. Reservations of less than $200 require payment in full to confirm the reservation, due within 14 days of making the reservation. Cancellations made 30 days or more prior to the first day of the reservation shall receive a refund less a $30 per unit cancellation fee. Cancellations made less than 30 days prior to the first date of the reservation receive no refund unless the units are subsequently rented, in which case the refund shall be full price minus $30 per unit.
Notes on cabins:
1. Seasonal cabin rates shall be in effect according to the following schedule, except for camping cabins, camping lodges, yurts, and travel trailers, which operate on the same schedule and season as the campground at that particular park. In the event that a weekly rental period includes two seasonal rates, the higher rate will apply for the entire weekly rental period.
PARK | PRIME SEASON | MID-SEASON | OFF-SEASON |
Bear Creek Lake Belle Isle Chippokes Plantation First Landing Kiptopeke Lake Anna Occoneechee Southwest Virginia Museum Staunton River Twin Lakes Westmoreland | Friday night prior to Memorial Day through the Sunday night prior to Labor Day | April 1 through the Thursday night prior to Memorial Day, and Labor Day through November 30 | December 1 through March 31 |
Claytor Lake Douthat Fairy Stone Hungry Mother James River Smith Mountain Lake Shenandoah | Friday night prior to Memorial Day through the Sunday night prior to Labor Day, and October 1 through October 31 | April 1 through the Thursday night prior to Memorial Day, and Labor Day through September 30, and November 1 through November 30 | December 1 through March 31 |
2. All dates refer to the night of the stay; checkout time is 10 a.m. and check-in time is 3 p.m.
3. The following holiday periods are charged prime season weekend rates: the Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday period that includes Thanksgiving Day; and Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; and New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
4. Cabin guests are allowed two vehicles per cabin per day without charge of parking fee. Additional vehicles must pay the prevailing parking fee for each day that the vehicle is parked in the park. The number of vehicles allowed to park at the cabin varies according to site design and other factors. All vehicles must park in designated parking areas, either at the cabin or in the designated overflow parking area.
5. Lodge guests are allowed six vehicles per lodge per day without charge of parking fee. Additional vehicles must pay the prevailing vehicle parking fee for each day the vehicle is parked in the park. The number of vehicles allowed to park at the lodge varies according to site design and other factors. All vehicles must park in designated parking areas, either at the lodge or in the designated overflow parking area.
6. Damage to cabins, not considered normal wear and tear, may be billed to the person registered for the cabin on an itemized cost basis.
7. Each member of the cabin rental party, up to the maximum allowable for the rented unit, may receive an entrance pass to the park's swimming facility on the basis of one pass per night of rental. Passes are only issued during days and seasons of operation of the swimming facility and are only good during the member's registered stay.
8. Employees of DCR and the members of committees and boards of DCR shall receive a discount of 50% on applicable cabin rates for any season, when the rental of such cabins is in connection with the official business of DCR or its committees or boards.
Notes on cabin transfer/cancellation/early departure policy:
1. Any fees to be refunded are calculated less the applicable cancellation fees listed below.
2. Fees paid to the reservation center by credit card will be refunded to the original credit card charged.
3. Fees paid by check or money order to the reservation center, or by any method at the park, will be refunded by state check.
4. A customer may move a cabin reservation to another date or park, referred to as a transfer, through the reservation center only, and prior to 5 p.m. on the Monday before the scheduled date of arrival. After 5 p.m. on the Monday before the scheduled date of arrival, cancellation is the only option (see note 5 below) except that transfers to a different cabin for the same rental nights shall be allowed, subject to availability, up to the check in time for the original reservation.
5. Once the reservation is paid for, a customer may cancel in full with payment of the required cancellation fee if there are more than 30 days before the scheduled arrival date. As long as the reservation is not during the one-week minimum stay requirement period, the length of stay may be reduced without a fee as long as there are more than 30 days before the scheduled arrival. However, the length of stay cannot be less than two nights. During the 30 days prior to the scheduled arrival date, the cancellation fee is charged for each night cancelled or reduced from the stay. Once the official check-in time on the scheduled arrival date is reached, the cancellation policy is no longer in effect and the early departure policy applies.
6. Once the 3 p.m. check-in time is reached on the scheduled day of arrival, any adjustment to a reservation is considered an early departure. There is a two night minimum charge associated with all cabin stays. Reducing the total nights stayed will incur a $20 per night fee. If the original reservation was for a week, the weekly discount will no longer be valid and the fee will be adjusted to the nightly rate before any refunds are calculated.
4VAC5-36-110. Picnic shelters fees.
PICNIC SHELTERS (TAXABLE)
The shelter rental periods shall be from park opening until park closing, unless otherwise specified. | DAY |
Standard Small Picnic Shelter Rental Fee: Bear Creek Lake, Belle Isle, Caledon, Chippokes Plantation, Claytor Lake (including gazebo), Douthat, Holliday Lake, Hungry Mother (half shelter), Lake Anna, Natural Tunnel, New River Trail, Occoneechee, Pocahontas, Smith Mountain Lake, Twin Lakes, Westmoreland, York River, and all other small park picnic shelters. | $53 |
Standard Large Picnic Shelter Rental Fee: Belle Isle, Chippokes Plantation, Claytor Lake, Douthat Fairy Stone, First Landing, Grayson Highlands, Hungry Mother (full shelter), James River, Kiptopeke, Lake Anna, Natural Tunnel, Occoneechee, Pocahontas, Shenandoah, Smith Mountain Lake (Pavilion), Staunton River, Staunton River Battlefield, Twin Lakes, Westmoreland, York River, and all other large park picnic shelters. | $84 |
Shenandoah Large Group Shelter | $95 |
Leesylvania Shelter Rental | $126 |
Leesylvania: Lee's Landing Picnic Area Rental | $58 |
Leesylvania: Lee's Landing Picnic Shelter | $315 |
| With 15 tables and 100 chairs | $735 |
Mason Neck Picnic Area Rental |
| Without tent shelter | $58 |
| With tent shelter (seasonably available) | $126 |
Chippokes Plantation Conference Shelter (with kitchen) | $105 per function |
Chippokes Plantation Conference Shelter (without kitchen) | $63 per function |
Mini-Shelter: All parks where available unless otherwise noted. | $21 |
Event Tent Rental: Full day in-park rental only. Price includes set up and take down. |
| Standard fee: All parks where available unless otherwise noted. | $0.38 per square foot |
| Chippokes Plantation, Douthat, Kiptopeke, Lake Anna, Pocahontas, Shenandoah River, Sky Meadows, Smith Mountain Lake, York River. | $0.45 per square foot |
| False Cape, First Landing, Leesylvania, Mason Neck. | $0.50 per square foot |
| Standard 10' x 10' event tent | $25 per day |
| Westmoreland, Caledon Natural Area: 20' x 40' tent with tables and chairs | $400 per day |
| White String Lights for Tent | $0.80 per foot |
| Side Panels for Tent | $1.50 per foot |
Standard Shelter Cancellation Fee: Cancellation fee deducted from refund if refund is made more than 14 days prior to the reservation date. No refunds if cancellation made within 14 days prior to date. Shelter reservation may be transferred without penalty if the change is made through the reservations center prior to scheduled use. | $10 |
4VAC5-36-115. Horse arena fees.
HORSE ARENAS (TAXABLE) |
| HALF-DAY | DAY |
Group Rental of Entire Horse Arena Facility | |
| New River Trail (includes lights) | $250 | $400 $450 |
| Pocahontas (8 a.m. until dark, no lights available) | $180 | $300 |
| WEEKDAYS | WEEKENDS |
Individual Horse Arena Facility Use Daily Pass (does not include parking fee) | |
| New River Trail and Pocahontas | $5.00 per person | $6.00 per person |
Individual Horse Arena Facility Use Annual Pass (does not include parking fee) New River Trail and Pocahontas | $30 per person |
4VAC5-36-120. Amphitheater and gazebo fees.
AMPHITHEATERS AND GAZEBOS (TAXABLE, Price here does not include tax) |
Amphitheater or Gazebo Rental Fee: The amphitheater or gazebo rental periods shall be from park opening until park closing unless otherwise specified. | DAY |
| Leesylvania, Fairy Stone, Staunton River, Kiptopeke and all other amphitheaters and gazebos unless noted below. | $32 |
| Hungry Mother, Occoneechee, Westmoreland, New River Trail, Shenandoah River (overlook). | $53 |
| Smith Mountain Lake, Natural Tunnel (gazebo at Cove Ridge), James River, First Landing (gazebo at Chesapeake Bay Center). | $74 |
| Claytor Lake (gazebo) | $84 |
| York River and Douthat | $105 |
| Shenandoah Overlook Rental | $16 per half-day $32 per full day |
| Natural Tunnel and First Landing Amphitheaters: Private group or company rate: | $315 |
| Natural Tunnel and First Landing Amphitheaters: Educational group. | $158 |
| Natural Tunnel Amphitheater Wedding Package: Three consecutive half-day rental periods. | $420 per package |
| First Landing: Courtyard at Chesapeake Bay Center; includes amphitheater and gazebo. | $788 |
| First Landing: Additional hourly charge for hours beyond 10 p.m. for gazebo. | $11 per hour |
| First Landing: Additional hourly charge for hours beyond 10 p.m. for Courtyard. | $53 per hour |
| Fishing Tournament Staging. All parks where available. | $26 |
| Pocahontas Amphitheater Area: Without Heritage Center. Includes Amphitheater, Exhibit Area, Restrooms and use of sound system. | $630 |
| Pocahontas Amphitheater Area Plus Heritage Center | $840 |
| Parking Attendant (per attendant). | $11 per hour |
| Law Enforcement Officer (per officer). | $26 per hour |
| Natural Tunnel: Rental of Observation Deck at mouth of tunnel for dinner parties. Includes use of chairlift for transportation of guests and supplies and set-up/take-down of tables and chairs. | $300 per 4 hours |
| Natural Tunnel Amphitheater Concession Building | $42 |
| Natural Tunnel: Sound System Rental | $32 |
Stage Cover Rental: | |
| Occoneechee | $26 |
Standard Amphitheater/Gazebo Cancellation Fee: Cancellation fee deducted from refund if refund is made more than 14 days prior to the reservation date. No refunds if cancellation made within fourteen days prior to date. | $11 |
| All parks unless listed below. | $11 |
| Pocahontas Amphitheater or First Landing Courtyard | $105 |
4VAC5-36-130. Boat storage fees.
BOAT STORAGE (TAXABLE, Price here does not include tax)
Boat Storage Fees | FEE |
Standard Annual Boat Storage Fee: Bear Creek Lake, Douthat, Hungry Mother, and all other parks where available unless noted below. | $35 |
Leesylvania Boat Storage Fees: Annual Fee (Dec. 1 – Nov. 30). Fee prorated for partial year on a months-remaining basis. Fee includes one park/launch pass per storage rental space to coincide with the rental period. | |
| Boat Length Up To 16' | $755 |
| Boat Length Up To 17' | $800 |
| Boat Length Up To 18' | $850 |
| Boat Length Up To 19' | $895 |
| Boat Length Up To 20' | $945 |
| Boat Length Up To 21' | $990 |
| Boat Length Up To 22' | $1,035 |
| Boat Length Up To 23' | $1,085 |
| Boat Length Up To 24' | $1,155 |
| Boat Length Up To 25' | $1,210 |
Leesylvania Canoe/Kayak Storage: Renter must possess an annual parking pass | $10 per month |
Staunton River Boat Shed Fees: Does not include parking or launching fee, if applicable | |
| Nightly Storage | $4.00 |
| Monthly Storage | $15 |
| Six-Month Storage | $70 |
| One-year boat storage | $120 without annual park/launch pass $150 with Buggs Island Special pass |
Claytor Lake: Boat Dock Slips: | FEE PER RENTAL SEASON | FEE PER RENTAL NIGHT |
| 7' wide and under | $360 $425 | $9.00 $10 |
| 9' wide and under | $560 $650 | $18 $20 |
| 14' wide and under | $715 $825 | $18 $20 |
| Extended length slips | $605 $700 | |
4VAC5-36-140. Interpretive canoe, boat, and paddleboat fees.
INTERPRETIVE CANOE, BOAT, AND PADDLEBOAT PROGRAMS (NONTAXABLE) |
Interpretive Canoe, Boat, and Paddleboat Tours: | FEE |
Environmental Education Group Canoe Tour: Available only to bona fide educational groups. Requires previous reservation and arrangements. Minimum 4 10 persons. Mason Neck and all other parks where available unless otherwise noted. | $3.00 per person |
Standard Canoe Interpretive Tour Fee for Individuals: Applies to canoe, rowboat, or paddleboat tours. Child riding as third passenger, where allowed, is free. | |
| Individuals at all parks unless noted below. | $5.00 per person |
| Individuals at Leesylvania, York River, Pocahontas, Kiptopeke. | $9.00 per person |
| Individuals at Mason Neck. | $15 per person |
| Individuals at Natural Tunnel. | $12 per person |
| Individuals at False Cape: Back Bay Interpretive Tour. | $16 per person |
| Family Groups at all parks unless noted below. Minimum 4 paying customers. | $4.00 per person |
| Family Groups at Leesylvania, Pocahontas, York River, Kiptopeke. Minimum 4 paying customers. | $6.00 per person |
| Family Groups at Mason Neck. | $9.00 per person |
| Group rate at Natural Tunnel (minimum 8 10 paying customers). | $10 $12 per person |
Sunset, Moonlight, Dawn, or Extended Canoe Interpretive Tour Fee for Individuals: Applies to canoe, rowboat, or paddleboat tours. | |
| All parks where offered unless noted below. | $6.00 per person |
| Sunset, Dawn, Extended Canoe Interpretive Tour Fee for Individuals: Leesylvania, York River. | $11 per person |
| Sunset, Dawn, Extended Canoe Interpretive Tour Fee for Individuals: New River Trail, Mason Neck. | $15 per person |
| Extended Canoe Interpretive Tour Fee for Individuals: Grayson Highlands. | $25 per person |
| Moonlight/Night Canoe Interpretive Tour Fee for Individuals: Leesylvania, York River. | $13 per person |
| Moonlight/Night Canoe Interpretive Tour Fee for Individuals: Mason Neck. | $20 per person |
Sunset, Moonlight, Dawn, or Extended Canoe Interpretive Tour Fee for Family Groups: Applies to canoe, rowboat, or paddleboat tours. Minimum four paying customers. | |
| All parks where offered unless otherwise noted. | $5.00 per person |
| Sunset, Dawn, or Extended Canoe Interpretive Tour Fee for Family Groups: Leesylvania, York River. Requires 4 or more paying customers. | $7.00 per person |
| Sunset, Dawn, or Extended Canoe Interpretive Tour Fee for Family Groups: New River Trail, Mason Neck. | $11 per person |
| Moonlight/Night Canoe Interpretive Tour Fee for Family Groups: Leesylvania, York River. Requires 4 or more paying customers. | $8.00 per person |
| Extended Canoe Interpretive Tour Fee for Family Groups: Grayson Highlands. | $25 per person |
| Overnight Canoe Tour: Mason Neck/Leesylvania/Widewater (includes tents and dinner). | $145 per person |
Bear Creek Lake: Willis River Interpretive Canoe Tour | |
| Short Trip. | $8.00 per person |
| Long Trip. | $10 per person |
Natural Tunnel Clinch River: | |
| Half-Day Trip Group Rate. Requires 8 10 or more paying customers. | $12 per person |
| Full-Day Trip. Group Rate. Requires 8 10 or more paying customers. | $20 per person |
| Half-Day Trip. Individuals. | $15 per person |
| Full-Day Trip. Individuals. | $25 per person |
| Overnight Trip. Individuals. | $45 per person |
| Short Trip. Clinchport to Copper Creek | $7.00 per person |
Interpretive Kayak Tour, Solo Kayak: All parks where available unless otherwise noted. | $16 per person |
Interpretive Kayak Tour, Solo Kayak: Westmoreland | $19 per person |
Interpretive Kayak Tour, Tandem Kayak: All parks where available unless otherwise noted. | $22 per kayak |
Interpretive Kayak Tour, Tandem Kayak: Westmoreland | $25 per kayak |
Interpretive Pontoon Boat Tour: All parks where available. | $2.00 (Age 3 through 12) $3.00 (Age 13 and over) |
Interpretive Tube Tour: all parks where available unless otherwise noted. | $6.00 per person |
Lake Excursion and Ecology Tour: All parks where available unless otherwise noted (limit 6 people per tour) | $10 per person |
| Claytor Lake | $10 (Age 13 and over) $7.00 (Age 3 through 12) |
| Rental of Entire Boat (Exclusive Use): All parks where available | $60 per tour |
Notes on Interpretive Canoe, Boat, and Paddleboat Programs:
1. Cancellation Policy for group reservations: Guest must cancel four days prior to the tour date in order to receive a refund. Any guest canceling less than four days before the start of the reservation will not be eligible for a refund. A one-time $10 cancellation fee will apply per reservation regardless of number of boats reserved. In the event of inclement weather where the park must cancel, the guest will be offered either a complete refund or reservation transfer to another date.
2. Additional costs for supplies and materials may apply.
4VAC5-36-150. Interpretive and educational tours and program fees.
INTERPRETIVE AND EDUCATIONAL TOURS AND PROGRAMS (NONTAXABLE) |
Interpretive and Educational Tours and Programs |
PARK | PROGRAM | FEE |
All parks unless otherwise noted: | Standard Interpretive Program: (Fee does not apply to informational programs such as campfire programs or roving interpretation). | $2.00 per person $6.00 per family |
Standard Night Hike or Evening Program | $3.00 per person $8.00 per family |
Standard Workshop Fee | $5.00 per child (Age 12 and under) $15 per adult (Age 13 and over) |
Standard Wagon Ride Program | $3.00 per person $8.00 per family $25 exclusive group |
Extended or Special Event Wagon Ride Program | $4.00 per person $10 per family $75 exclusive group booking |
Park Outreach Program: Price per park staff member conducting program | $10 for under 2 hours $25 for 2 to 3 hours $50 for 4 hours plus |
Standard Junior Ranger Program: 4-day program. All parks unless noted below. | $10 full program $3.00 per day |
Haunted Hike | $1.00 (Age 3 through 12) $3.00 (Age 13 and over) |
Geo Caching Interpretive Program. | $3.00 per person $8.00 per family $25 per group |
Nature-Themed Birthday Party: Includes a nature talk, hike, games, songs, and time in the Nature Center for gifts and cakes. At least one staff member is present to conduct activities. | $96 per hour plus materials cost for 12 children $8.00 per additional child |
Standard Orienteering Program | $3.00 per person $25 per group (20 maximum) |
Standard Women's Wellness Weekend Program | $149 per person |
Chippokes | Photography Class | $45 per person |
Grayson Highlands | Junior Ranger Program | $5.00 per person per day |
Hayrides | $2.00 per child $3.00 per adult |
Adventure Rangers Interpretive Program | $10 per person per day |
Make a Birdhouse Program | $5.00 per person |
Make Your Own Hiking Stick Program | $3.00 per person |
2-Day Photography Class | $35 per person |
Occoneechee, Caledon, Sky Meadows | Individual interpretive program pass: (Allows admission for one person to 4 interpretive programs valued at $3.00 or less) | $6.00 per pass |
Family interpretive program pass: (Allows admission for members of the same family to 4 interpretive programs valued at $8.00 or less) | $18 per pass |
Pocahontas | Nature Camps | $100 per child per program plus materials cost $30 per child plus materials cost for Jr. Assistant. The Jr. Assistant helps the park staff in conducting camp programs. |
Curious Kids | $3.00 per program |
Nature and Discovery Programs (School/Groups Outreach) | $50 per program at school or park (maximum 35 participants) $4.00 per child $80 minimum $15 additional if program is outside of Chesterfield County |
Sky Meadows | Music Program | $5.00 per person |
A Day in Wildflower Woods | $8.00 per person |
Interpretive Program Series: 6-program series | $15 per person per program $54 $45 per person per 4 programs $72 $60 per person per 6 programs |
Nature and Discovery Programs (School/Groups Outreach) | $2.00 per child $50 minimum $15 additional if program is outside of the following counties: Fauquier, Frederick, Clark, and Loudoun |
House and Grounds Tour | $3.00 per person age 13 and older $2.00 per child age 6 through 12 $8.00 per family |
Smith Mountain Lake | Nature and Discovery Programs (School/Groups Outreach) | $10 per school visit |
Southwest Virginia Museum | How Our Ancestors Lived (9-week children's series) | $10 $5.00 per person for entire series $2.00 per person for individual program |
Special Themed Interpretive Program | $10 per person |
Music or Literary Event | $5.00 per person |
Workshop (Adult) | $10 per person |
Workshop (Children) | $5.00 per person |
Nature and Discovery Programs (School/Groups Outreach) | $25 for under 2 hours $50 from 2 hours to under 4 hours $75 for 4 or more hours |
Guided Tour or Activity | School Groups: $1.50 per person Public Groups: $2.50 per person |
Step-On Tour Guide Service | $7.00 per person |
Caledon | Caledon Eagle Tours | $6.00 per person $50 Flat Rate (minimum: 10; maximum: 20) |
All Group Programs up to 2 hours long | $5.00 per person |
Haunted Hay Ride | $12 $5.00 per person (age 7 and over) Children under 7 free |
Caledon Junior Ranger Program | $15 per person |
Special Program Bus Fee: Programs involving transportation within the natural area. | $3.00 per person |
Workshop (Adult) | $15 per person |
Workshop (Children) | $5.00 per person |
Natural Tunnel: Cove Ridge | Guided Programs | $25 per program (Maximum 30 participants) $25 facility fee (If applicable) |
Environmental Education (Children's Activities) | $25 per program (Maximum 30 participants) $25 facility fee (If applicable) |
3 or More Activities | $15 per program $25 facility fee (If applicable) |
Environmental Education (Adult Facilitation) | $15 per person |
Field Trips | Per program charge with use of center; chairlift passes, if required for program, included in cost |
Hungry Mother/ Hemlock Haven | Junior Naturalist Program | $4.00 per person per week $12 unlimited participation in interpretive season |
Kiptopeke | Birding Program (Hawk observatory/bird banding station) | $4.00 per person |
Birding Program (Group Rates) | $35 (Corporate) $25 (Nonprofit) |
York River | Guided Adventure Programs | $4.00 per person $40 per group (Minimum 12 persons) |
York River Children's Programs | $2.00 per person, single program $10 unlimited participation throughout Interpretive Season |
"Nature Party": Nature Themed Birthday Party for Children | $10 per person |
Westmoreland | Guided Program Fee | $25 per person |
Natural Tunnel | Junior Ranger Program (Includes T-Shirt) | $35 per person |
Standard Wagon Ride Program | $50 Exclusive Education Group Reservation Booking |
Ranger Led Programs – Groups | $3.00 per person |
Hay Wagon and Hot Dog Roast | $10 per person |
Bike Tours - 2 hours | $10 per person |
Extended Bike Tours - 4 hours | $15 per person |
Canoe and Bike Tour - 4 hours | $20 per person |
Halloween Haunted House/Hay Wagon Ride | $3.00 (Age 3 through 12) $5.00 (Age 13 and over) |
Canoe/Hay Wagon Ride | $12 (Age 3 through 12) $15 (Age 13 and over) |
Mason Neck | Junior Ranger Program | $50 per person |
Holliday Lake | Field Archaeology Workshop | $25 per person |
Junior Ranger Program (3 half-day workshop) (Ages 6 to 13) | $25 per child |
False Cape | Wildlife Watch Tour – Per Person | $8.00 per person |
Astronomy Program | $10 per person |
Staunton River | Junior Ranger Program | $4.00 per session |
Interpretive Craft | $2.00 per person |
Down A Lazy River Guided Canoe Trip | $6.00 per child $8.00 per adult |
Hayride | $1.00 per person |
First Landing | Junior Ranger Program | $25 per person |
Kritter Kids | $25 per person |
Bear Creek Lake | Interpretive bike tours Junior Ranger Program | $3.00 per person $20 per person |
Leesylvania | Junior Ranger Program | $45 $50 per person |
Halloween Haunted Hike | $2.00 per person $6.00 per group (4 person maximum) |
Interpretive Programs | $2.00 per person |
Kids Fishing Tournament | $2.00 per child |
Natural Tunnel | Pannel Cave Tour | $10 per person $7.00 per person (Family-Group; 8-person minimum) |
Bolling Cave Tours | $15 per person $12 per person (Family-Group; 8-person minimum) |
Stock Creek Tunnel Tour | $5.00 per person |
Westmoreland | Orienteering Program | $3.00 per person $25 per group (20 maximum) |
New River Trail | New River Trail Seniors Van Tour Full Day | $25 per person |
New River Trail Seniors Van Tour Half Day | $15 per person |
Bertha Cave Tour | $10 per person |
James River | Haunted Wagon Ride | $5.00 per person (Age 7 and over) Children 6 and under free |
Belle Isle | Triple Treat Program: Hayride/Canoe/Campfire | $10 per person |
Junior Ranger 3-day program | $5.00 per class |
Bike Tour: visitors can supply their own bike or rent separately | $2.00 per person $6.00 per family |
Notes on interpretive and educational tours and programs:
Additional costs for supplies and materials may apply.
4VAC5-36-160. Outdoor skill program fees.
OUTDOOR SKILL PROGRAMS (NONTAXABLE)
Outdoor Skill Programs | FEE |
Grayson Highlands | Outdoor Survival Skills and Backpacking | $95 per person |
Basic Map and Compass | $25 per person |
Beginning Rock Climbing and Backpacking | $95 per person |
Advanced Map and Compass Skills | $25 per person |
Westmoreland, Douthat, Hungry Mother, False Cape | Photography Workshop, with meals and lodging | $325 per person |
Photography Workshop, with meals, no lodging | $295 per person |
Photography Workshop, no meals, no lodging | $225 per person |
Nonparticipant Lodging and Food | $235 per person |
Nonparticipant Meals only | $125 per person |
Sky Meadows | Getting Started in Nature Photography | $60 per person |
Lake Anna | Prospecting for Gold Workshop | $50 per person |
Hungry Mother | Mountain Empire Fly Fishing School | $225 per person |
Grayson Highlands | Guided Fly Fishing Trip: Half-day Guided Fly Fishing Trip: Full-day | $50 per person $75 per person |
4VAC5-36-170. Hunting fees.
HUNTING (NONTAXABLE)
Hunting: All parks where available unless otherwise noted. (Does not apply to open hunting areas at Fairy Stone, Hungry Mother, Grayson Highlands, Occoneechee, and Pocahontas) | FEE |
| Standard Daily Hunting Fee for reservation-type managed hunts (No separate application fee required). | $15 per hunter per day |
| Standard Daily Hunting Fee for lottery-type managed hunts (Paid in addition to any applicable application fee). | $10 per hunter per day |
| Lottery Hunt Application Fee | $5.00 per application |
| Chippokes Plantation: Southern Heritage Deer Hunt | $325 per adult, or youth 16 through 17 with a separate stand $200 per youth ages 12 through 17, requires shared stand with a paying adult $50 per nonhunting companion |
| Waterfowl Hunt at Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve Permit (maximum of 3 per person per season) | $100 each |
Notes on hunting fees:
At parks where there is a "standby" process, no additional daily fee for that hunting season shall be charged if the hunter has already paid at least one previous daily hunting fee for that park's hunting season.
4VAC5-36-190. Environmental education center fees.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SERVICES AND FACILITIES FEES
(TAXABLE unless otherwise noted)
PARK | SERVICE OR FACILITY | FEE |
Caledon | Rental of Environmental Education Center | $60 per day $40 per half-day |
Claytor Lake | Rental of Discovery Center, Small Conference Room | $15 per hour $50 per 4 hours $75 per 8 hours |
First Landing | Chesapeake Bay Center Exhibit Area. Fee required after 5 p.m. or after regular operating hours | $25 per hour |
False Cape State Park | Wash Woods Environmental Education Center - Use by educational group | $200 per night $60 day use |
Wash Woods Environmental Education Center - Use by noneducational group | $300 per night $100 day use |
Deposit to accompany reservation application | $40 |
Environmental Education Programs (Nontaxable) | $75 |
Bus transportation for educational group (Nontaxable) | $36 round trip $18 one way |
Bus transportation for noneducational group (Nontaxable) | $48 round trip $24 one way |
Bus transportation within the park (Nontaxable) | $18 per hour |
Beach vehicle transportation for educational group (10 person minimum) | $100 round trip |
Beach vehicle transportation for noneducational group (10 person minimum) | $160 round trip |
Beach vehicle transportation, individual rate on regularly scheduled dates | $8.00 round trip per person |
Transportation, Additional Park Vehicle (Nontaxable) | $36 round trip |
Transportation for nonemergency but unplanned trips out of park: | |
Transportation for Camper | $18 per trip |
Transportation for Camper with Canoe or Kayak | $24 per trip |
Kayak/Canoe Trailer Transportation for Campers | $100 per trip |
After hours transportation surcharge | $8.00 per trip |
Equipment Rental | $25 |
Mason Neck | Hartwell Environmental Education Center (Includes wet lab and equipment) | $50 per half-day $80 per full-day |
Environmental Education Equipment only: Excludes center and wet lab – outdoor activity only | $25 per half-day $40 per full-day |
Leesylvania | Discovery Room | |
| Teacher-Led Programs Up to 4 hours (Nontaxable) | $50 |
| Ranger-Led Programs Up to 4 hours (Nontaxable) | $85 |
| Menu Programs: Picked by instructor – led by ranger; 1-hour 15-minute minimum (Nontaxable) | $30 |
| Equipment Rental: For use outside of Visitor Center; 4 hour maximum | $20 |
Note on Environmental Education Center Fees:
Environmental Education Center Cancellation Policy: For day-use E.E.C. cancellation policy, Picnic Shelter cancellation policy shall apply. For overnight-use E.E.C. cancellation policy, cabin cancellation policy shall apply.
4VAC5-36-200. Miscellaneous rental fees.
RENTALS (TAXABLE; Price here does not include tax) |
Bike Rentals (includes helmet) | FEE |
| All parks where available unless otherwise noted | $3.00 per hour $8.00 per half-day $15 per full-day |
| Claytor Lake | $4.00 per hour $25 per day |
| New River Trail, James River, Mason Neck | $5.00 per hour $12 per half-day $18 per day |
| First Landing | $5.00 per hour $16 per day |
Bike Helmet without bike rental | $1.00 |
Child Cart for bike | $5.00 |
Boat Rentals | |
Standard Paddle Boat Rental: | |
| All parks where available unless otherwise noted | $4.00 per half-hour $6.00 per hour |
| Fairy Stone, Westmoreland, Hungry Mother | $5.00 per half-hour $8.00 per hour |
| Smith Mountain Lake | $10 per half-hour $15 per one hour $80 for 24 hours $30 additional for each day after first day |
Standard Canoe Rental: | |
| All parks where available unless otherwise noted. | $8.00 per hour $15 per half-day $25 per full-day $40 for 24 hours $100 per week |
| Smith Mountain Lake | $8.00 per half-hour $12 per one hour $60 for 24 hours $30 additional for each day after first day |
| Claytor Lake | $10 per hour $35 per half-day $50 per day |
| Leesylvania, Mason Neck | $7.00 per half-hour $12 per hour $35 per half-day $50 per day $60 per 24 hours |
| James River | $10 per hour (does not include shuttle) $40 per day (does not include shuttle) $120 per week (does not include shuttle) $12 per half hour past return time |
Standard Float Trips: | |
| Shenandoah River | $5.00 per person |
| James River | |
| | Bent Creek to Canoe Landing: | |
| | Canoe | $45 Max 3 people |
| | Single Kayak | $35 per kayak |
| | Double Kayak | $45 per kayak |
| | Canoe Landing to Dixon Landing: | |
| | Tubes | $10 $12 per tube |
| | Group of four or more | $8.00 $10 per tube |
| | Canoe | $15 per canoe |
| | Single Kayak | $15 per kayak |
| | Double Kayak | $15 per kayak |
| | Bent Creek to Dixon Landing: | |
| | Canoe | $50 per canoe |
| | Single Kayak | $40 per kayak |
| | Double Kayak | $50 per kayak |
| | Shuttle Service Only: | |
| | Bent Creek Shuttle (Scheduled) | $5.00 per boat (canoe/kayak) $5.00 per person |
| | Bent Creek Shuttle (Unscheduled) | $15 per boat (canoe/kayak) $15 per person |
| | Tubes | $5.00 per person/Bent Creek Shuttle $2.00 between landings in park |
| | Late Rental Fee | $12 $15 per half hour past return time |
| New River Trail | $7.00 per hour $20 per half-day $30 per day $35 per half-day, includes canoe rental and shuttle $50 per full day, includes canoe rental and shuttle |
| Canoe Rental (includes shuttle) | |
| | Trip A: Austinville to Foster Falls | $35 per canoe |
| | Trip B: Ivanhoe to Austinville | $45 per canoe |
| | Trip C: Ivanhoe to Foster Falls | $50 per canoe |
| | Trip D: Foster Falls to Route 100 | $45 per canoe |
| | Trip E: Route 100 to Allisonia | $50 per canoe |
| | Trip F: Foster Falls to Allisonia | $55 per canoe |
| Kayak Rental (includes shuttle) | |
| | Trip A: Austinville to Foster Falls | $25 per kayak |
| | Trip B: Ivanhoe to Austinville | $35 per kayak |
| | Trip C: Ivanhoe to Foster Falls | $40 per kayak |
| | Trip D: Foster Falls to Route 100 | $35 per kayak |
| | Trip E: Route 100 to Allisonia | $40 per kayak |
| | Trip F: Foster Falls to Allisonia | $45 per kayak |
Standard Rowboat Rental, without motor: | |
| All parks where available unless otherwise noted | $6.00 per hour $12 per half-day $22 per full-day $36 per 24 hours $80 per week |
| Hungry Mother: Rowboats | $4.00 per hour $15 per day $40 per week |
| New River Trail: Rafts and flat-bottom boats | $7.00 per hour $20 per half-day $30 per day |
Standard Rowboat Rental with electric motor and battery: All parks where available unless otherwise noted | $10 per hour $20 per 4 hours $36 per day $100 per 4 days $150 per week |
Standard Motorboat Rental, 16-foot console steering, 25-45 horsepower outboard. All parks where available. | $18 per hour $90 per day |
Standard Fishing Boat Rental with gasoline motor and one tank of fuel: All parks where available. | $10 per hour (2-hour minimum) $50 per day |
Pedal Craft Rental: (Hydro-Bike, Surf-Bike, etc.) All parks where available unless otherwise noted. | |
| One person. | $8.00 per hour |
| Two person. | $10 per hour |
| Smith Mountain Lake: Hydro Bike | $8.00 per half hour $12 per hour $4.00 additional per hour after first hour $60 per 24 hours $30 additional per day after first day |
| Barracuda Boat. All parks where available | $10 per hour |
Solo Kayak Rental: | |
| All parks where available unless otherwise noted | $8.00 per hour $20 per half-day $30 per day $40 for 24 hours $100 per week |
| Westmoreland | $9.00 per hour $17 per half-day $30 per day |
| Smith Mountain Lake | $8.00 per half hour $12 per hour $60 per 24 hours $30 additional per day after first day |
| Mason Neck | $6.00 per half-hour $10 per hour $35 per half-day $50 per day $60 per 24 hours |
| James River | $7.00 per hour (does not include shuttle) $20 per day (does not include shuttle) $80 per week (does not include shuttle) $12 per half hour past return time |
| Claytor Lake | $8.00 per hour $25 per half-day $40 per day |
Tandem Kayak Rental: | |
| All parks where available unless otherwise noted. | $10 per hour $20 per half-day $30 per full-day $45 for 24 hours $120 per week |
| Claytor Lake | $10 per hour $35 per half-day $50 per day |
| Westmoreland | $12 per hour $22 per half-day $36 per day |
| Smith Mountain Lake | $10 per half-hour $15 per hour $80 for 24 hours $30 additional for each day after first day |
| James River | $10 per hour (does not include shuttle) $35 per day (does not include shuttle) $120 per week (does not include shuttle) $12 per half hour past return time |
| Mason Neck | $8.00 per half-hour $15 per hour $45 per 4 hours $60 per day |
Smith Mountain Lake: 14-foot fishing boat with 5 hp (3 person capacity). Rental does not include fuel and oil. Damage deposit of $200 required. | $50 for 3 hours $10 additional per hour after first 3 hours $150 for 24 hours $30 additional per day after first day |
Claytor Lake: 14-foot Jon boat with 8 hp motor. Damage deposit of 50% required | $15 per hour $45 per half-day $65 per day |
Claytor Lake: 14.5-foot fishing boat with 9.9 hp motor. Damage deposit of 50% required | $17 per hour $50 per half-day $75 per day |
Claytor Lake: 14-foot v-hull boat with 25 hp motor. Damage deposit of 50% required | $25 per hour $65 per half-day $100 per day |
Claytor Lake: 17-foot v-hull with 140 hp motor. Damage deposit of 50% required | $60 per hour $135 per half-day $210 per day |
Claytor Lake: 21-foot pontoon boat with 50 hp motor. Damage deposit of 50% required | $60 per hour $135 per half-day $210 per day |
Claytor Lake: 17-foot bowrider with 135 hp motor. Damage deposit of 50% required | $40 per hour $115 per half day $180 per day |
Claytor Lake: 20-foot pontoon boat with 90 hp motor. Damage deposit of 50% required | $40 per hour $110 per half-day $175 per day |
Claytor Lake: 24-foot pontoon boat with 75 hp motor. Damage deposit of 50% required | $45 per hour $125 per half-day $200 per day |
Claytor Lake: 30-foot pontoon boat with 115 hp motor. Damage deposit of 50% required | $60 per hour $160 per half-day $250 per day |
Claytor Lake: 18-foot bowrider with 190 hp motor. Damage deposit of 50% required | $45 per hour $125 per half-day $200 per day |
Claytor Lake: 19-foot bowrider with 220 hp motor, Damage deposit of 50% required. | $50 per hour $135 per half-day $220 per day |
Occoneechee: 17-1/2-foot fishing boat. Rental includes 30 gallons of fuel. Damage deposit of $200 required | $85 per hour $20 additional per hour after first hour $175 per 8 hours $875 per 7 day week |
Occoneechee: 20-foot pontoon boat with motor (8 person capacity) Rental includes 30 gallons of fuel. Damage deposit of $200 required. | $85 per hour $20 additional per hour after first hour $175 per 8 hours $875 per 7 day week |
Occoneechee: 22-foot pontoon boat with motor (10 person capacity) Rental includes 30 gallons of fuel. Damage deposit of $200 required. | $95 per hour $20 additional per hour after first hour $185 per 8 hours $925 per 7 day week |
Occoneechee: 25-foot pontoon boat with motor (14 person capacity) Rental includes 30 gallons of fuel. Damage deposit of $200 required. | $110 per hour $25 additional per hour after first hour $230 per 8 hours $1,150 per 7 day week |
Smith Mountain Lake: 18-20-foot Runabout with 190 hp (8 person capacity). Rental does not include fuel and oil. Damage deposit of $200 required. | $165 for 3 hours $20 additional per hour after first 3 hours $255 per 8 hours $320 for 24 hours $100 additional per day after first day |
Claytor Lake: 18-foot pontoon boat (7 person capacity) or 21-foot pontoon boat (9 person capacity). Damage deposit of 50% required | $35 per hour $95 per 4 hours $160 per 8 hours $192 per 24 hours $100 per half-day $165 per day |
Claytor Lake: Jet Ski 15.5 hp (for use with rental of pontoon boat only). | $125 per half-day $200 per day |
Smith Mountain Lake: 24-foot pontoon boat with 40 hp (10-12 person capacity). Damage deposit of $200 required. | $90 for 3 hours $20 additional per hour after first 3 hours $165 per 8 hours $215 for 24 hours $80 additional each day after first day |
Smith Mountain Lake: Personal Watercraft (Waverunner 700). Rental does not include fuel and oil. Damage deposit of $500 required. | $180 for 3 hours $20 additional per hour after first 3 hours $270 per 8 hours $335 for 24 hours $130 additional per day after first day |
Belle Isle: Motorboat less than 25 horsepower (3 gallons of fuel included, 2 hour minimum) | $15 per hour $60 per half-day $100 per day |
Belle Isle: Motorboat 25-49 horsepower (11 gallons of fuel included, 2 hour minimum) | $22 per hour $70 per half-day $110 per day |
Standard Damage/Replacement Fees: All parks where available unless otherwise noted. Not required for damage due to normal wear and tear. | |
| Paddle | $20 |
| Anchor/Rope | $40 |
| Fuel Tank/Hose | $60 |
| Fire Extinguisher | $25 |
| Throw Cushion | $10 |
| Propeller (small) | $100 |
| Propeller (large) | $135 |
| Personal Flotation Device (PFD): replacement fee for lost/damaged PFD | $25 each |
Other Rentals: | |
Personal Flotation Device (PFD): When separate from boat rental. | $1.00 per day |
Smith Mountain Lake, James River: Personal Floatation Device, type II. | $5.00 for first day $1.00 additional days |
Smith Mountain Lake: Personal Floatation Device, type III | $7.00 for first day $2.00 additional days |
Canoe/Kayak Paddles: All parks where available unless otherwise noted. | $5.00 per day |
New River Trail: Float Tubes | $5.00 per hour $12 per half-day $18 per day |
James River: | |
| Cooler Tubes | $3.00 per day |
| Seat Backs (kayaks) | $3.00 per day |
| Tubes | $8.00 per hour (does not include shuttle) $20 per day (does not include shuttle) $12 per half hour past return time |
Claytor Lake: 2-person tow tube and towrope (with rental of boat only) | $20 per 2 hours $25 per half-day $30 per day |
Claytor Lake: Water skis and towrope (with rental of boat only) | $20 per 2 hours $25 per half-day $30 per day |
Claytor Lake: Kneeboard and towrope (with rental of boat only) | $15 per 2 hours $20 per half-day $25 per day |
Smith Mountain Lake: Tow tube; Water Skis; Knee Board | $15 per day with boat rental $5.00 per additional day $25 per day without boat rental |
Smith Mountain Lake: Wake Board | $25 per day with boat rental $10 per additional day $30 per day without boat rental |
Mobile Pig Cooker: All parks where available unless otherwise noted. | $40 per day |
GPS Units | $6.00 per unit per half-day $10 per unit per day |
Volleyball Net and Ball Rental: All parks where available. | $10 |
Binocular Rentals (2 hours): All parks where available. | $2.00 |
Beach Floats: All parks where available. | $1.00 per hour $3.00 for 4-hours $5.00 for full-day |
Surf Lounge Floating Chair Rental. All parks where available. | $2.00 per hour, single chair $5.00 per half-day, single chair $7.00 per full day, single chair $3.00 per hour, double chair $7.00 per half-day, double chair $10 per full day, double chair |
Body Board: First Landing | $6.00 per day |
Beach Umbrella: All parks where available unless otherwise noted. | $3.00 per hour $8.00 for 4 hours $15 for full-day |
| First Landing | $6.00 per day |
| Kiptopeke | $5.00 per 4 hours $8.00 per 8 hours |
Beach Chair: All parks where available | $5.00 per day |
| First Landing | $6.00 per day |
Fishing Rods: All parks where available unless otherwise noted. | $5.00 per half-day |
| First Landing | $6.00 per day $3.00 per rod per fishing program |
Tents with a group camp reservation. All parks where available. | |
| 2-person tent | $12 per day |
| 3-person tent | $20 per day |
| 4-person tent | $25 per day |
| 5-person tent | $30 per day |
Coleman Camp Stove Rental, includes fuel | $10 per day |
Tabletop Propane Grill, includes fuel | $15 per day |
Coin-Operated Washing Machine: All parks where available unless otherwise noted. | $1.25 per load, tax included |
| First Landing | $1.50 per load, tax included |
Coin Operated Dryer: All parks where available unless otherwise noted. | $1.25 per load, tax included |
| First Landing | $1.50 per load, tax included |
6-Foot Table (Includes 6 chairs) Additional chairs: All parks where available unless otherwise noted. | $20 per rental period $3.00 each per rental period |
| Caledon | $8.00 per 6' round table $1.50 per white padded seat chair |
Pump Out: All parks where available unless otherwise noted. | $5.00 |
Horse Rentals: | |
| All parks where available unless otherwise noted. | $20 per one-hour ride $40 per two-hour ride $100 per full day ride |
| Sky Meadows | $30 per one-hour ride $55 per two-hour ride $45 per 1.5-hour theme ride $10 pony rides, includes photo $250 per week, day camp (10% family discount) |
Pony Rides: All parks where available unless otherwise noted. | $5.00 per 15 minutes |
Horseback Riding Lessons: All parks where available unless otherwise noted. | $25 per lesson on group basis $30 per lesson for individual |
Horseback Summer Day Camp: All parks where available unless otherwise noted. | $180 per person per week |
Horseshoe or Croquet Rental for Campers. All parks where available. | $1.00 per hour $5.00 per day $20 deposit |
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4VAC5-36-210. Conference center and meeting facility fees.
CONFERENCE CENTERS (TAXABLE) |
Prices may be discounted and/or waived by the director when necessary to create competitive bids for group sales. | FEE |
Hemlock Haven Conference Center at Hungry Mother | |
| Main Hall (Capacity: 375) | $263 $275 per day |
| Upper Level (Capacity: 50) | $158 $175 per day |
| Redbud Room: (Capacity 35) | $53 $75 per day |
| Laurel Room (Capacity: 20) | $37 $40 per day |
| Entire Meeting Room Complex | $420 per day |
| Day Use Recreational Package (Includes all outside recreational facilities) | |
| | 0 – 250 Persons | $263 $300 per half-day $525 $600 per full-day |
| | 250 – 500 Persons | $394 $425 per half-day $788 $850 per full-day |
| | 500 + persons | $525 $575 per half-day $1,050 $1,200 per full-day |
Cedar Crest Conference Center at Twin Lakes | |
| Complex: Doswell Hall with deck, grounds, volleyball, horseshoes; Kitchen, Latham and Hurt Rooms NOT included. | $229 per 4 hours $459 per day $53 each extra hour |
| Doswell Meeting Room: Meeting Room Only; no kitchen or dining room. | $164 per room per 4 hours $328 per room per day $37 each extra hour |
| Small breakout rooms with main room: Latham and Hurt. | $65 per room per 4 hours $131 per room per day $21 each extra hour |
| Small breakout rooms without main room. | $98 per room per 4 hours $196 per room per day $37 each extra hour |
| Picnic Shelter or Gazebo at Cedar Crest. | $68 per 4 hours $131 per day $11 each extra hour |
| Kitchen rental Only available with complex rental. | $105 per event |
| Kitchen Cleaning Fee: Deposit. | $150 per event |
Chippokes Plantation Meeting, Conference, and Special Use Facilities | |
| Mansion Conference Room. | $26 per hour |
| Mansion or Historic Area Grounds (Includes parking for party rental). | $525 per 4 hours |
| Mansion Board Room | $105 per 4 hours |
| Chippokes Plantation Conference Shelter (Available on reservation basis only). | $105 per 4 hours |
| Wedding Package (includes historic area grounds, gardens, tent set up and take down, 10 60-inch round tables, 10 standard size rectangle tables, 100 folding chairs, Wedding Coordinator, changing room for bride and groom, Mansion kitchen area, boardroom, no fee for wedding rehearsal). | $1,412 per 4 hours $2,073 per 8 hours $50 nonrefundable reservation fee |
Southwest Virginia Museum – Victorian Parlor Room Rental (Based on 4-hour rental) | DAY | EVENING |
| Option #1: Victorian Parlor – Basic Room Package (Includes tables with linen and chairs) | |
| | Up to 22 People (6 tables – 22 chairs) | $31 | $57 |
| | 23 Up to 30 People (8 tables – 30 chairs) OR Up to 50 people (50 chairs and head table) | $42 | $68 |
| Option #2: Victorian Parlor – Executive Room Package (Includes tables with linen and chairs, water pitcher with glasses, coffeepot with cups (coffee not included), AV equipment, and presentation aids) | |
| | Up to 22 People (6 tables – 22 chairs) | $52 | $78 |
| | 23 to 30 People (8 tables – 30 chairs) OR Up to 50 people (50 chairs and head table) | $68 | $94 |
| Option #3: Additional meeting rooms: Victorian Parlor must be rented in order to rent additional rooms. | |
| | Hallway (downstairs) (Includes two three existing tables with linens) | $11 | $11 |
| | Each Additional Table with Linens | $11 | $11 |
| | Small Parlor: AV room or Big Stone Gap Photo room (Includes 1 table with linens and 6-8 chairs) | $31 | $31 |
| | Big Stone Gap Development Room (Includes 1 table with linens and 6-8 chairs) | $41 | $41 |
| | Additional Hours | $5.00 $10 per hour | $5.00 $10 per hour |
| | Exceeding approved hours | $20 per hour | $20 per hour |
| | Wedding Portraits | $52 per 2 hours | $78 per 2 hours |
Wilderness Road (Mansion and Ground Rental) | |
| Mansion or Lawn: separately | $63 for 4 hours |
| Mansion and Lawn: combined | $105 for 4 hours |
| Additional hours beyond scheduled operating hours | $11 per hour |
Cove Ridge Center at Natural Tunnel: | PRIVATE FEE | EDUCATIONAL FEE |
| Cove Ridge Center Annual Membership: Membership entitles organization to a 25% discount on facility rental fees and group rates on all programming offered through the center. | $1,050 per year | $525 per year |
| Day Use: Exclusive use of the auditorium, meeting room, resource library, catering kitchen, great room with stone fireplace and deck for two consecutive half-day rental periods, and parking passes. | $315 | $210 |
| Overnight Use of one dorm: Includes Day Use Package plus one dorm rooms for one night and swimming (in season). | $683 | $498 |
| Overnight Use of both dorms: Includes Day Use Package plus two dorm rooms for one night and swimming (in season). | $892 | $656 |
| Wedding Package Day Use: Exclusive use of the auditorium, meeting room, resource library, catering kitchen, great room with stone fireplace and deck for three consecutive half-day rental periods, and parking passes. | $525 | NA |
| Wedding Package Overnight: Includes Day Use Package plus one dorm for one night and swimming (in season). | $919 | NA |
| Wedding Package Overnight: Includes Day Use Package plus both dorms for one night and swimming (in season). | $1,102 | NA |
| Wedding Package with Amphitheater: Rental of the park amphitheater in conjunction with any of the above wedding packages. | $236 for the rental period | NA |
| Removal of furniture from great room (only available with exclusive use of the center). | $42 | $42 |
| Additional seating on deck (only available with exclusive use of the center). | $42 | $0 |
| Auditorium | $126 per half day $231 per full day | $99 per half day $183 per full day |
| Classroom – Library (half-day) | $63 | $47 |
| One dorm: Overnight lodging for up to 30, includes swimming (in season) and parking passes. | $420 per night April 1-October 31 $378 per night November 1-March 31 | $315 per night April 1-October 31 $283 per night November 1-March 31 |
| Both Dorms: Overnight lodging for up to 60, includes swimming (in season) and parking passes. | $630 per night April 1-October 31 $567 per night November 1-March 31 | $472 per night April 1-October 31 $425 per night November 1-March 31 |
| Per Person Student Rate for Overnight Dorm Use | $13 per person | $13 per person |
| Kitchen Use (when not included in package) | $50 per event | $50 per event |
Heritage Center at Pocahontas: All reservations require 50% down at time of reservation (Nonrefundable within 14 days of event) | PRIVATE FEE | EDUCATIONAL FEE |
| Large Room (Capacity: seated at tables 50; reception style 125, auditorium 80: includes tables, chairs, and warming kitchen) | $131 per 4 hours $236 per full-day $26 each extra hour | $78 per 4 hours $141 per full-day $15 each extra hour |
Westmoreland | FEE |
| Tayloe and Helen Murphy Hall Meeting Facility: Includes Main Meeting Room, Kitchen, and Grounds | $400 $500 (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.) $315 $350 additional rental days after first day $25 $75 per hour for usage beyond reservation period |
| Potomac Overlook Rental | $55 per day |
| Breakout Meeting Room (May be rented separately from main meeting room only within 45 days of event. | $75 (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.) |
| Kitchen Clean Up Fee: (Waived if renter cleans facility) | $250 per event |
| Wedding Package - Includes half-day rental for wedding rehearsal, and a full-day rental for wedding/reception | $300 |
| Potomac River Retreat: Table and Chair Set-up | $40 |
Fairy Stone | |
| Fayerdale Hall Meeting Facility Weekend Rental. Includes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday | $236 (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.) |
| | One Day Rental | $236 (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.) |
| | Two Consecutive Days Rental | $315 |
| | Three Consecutive Days Rental | $366 |
| Wedding Package - Includes full-day rental for wedding rehearsal, and a full-day rental for wedding/reception. Fayerdale Hall Meeting Facility Weekday Rental. Includes Monday through Thursday only. | $315 |
| | One Day Rental | $75 (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.) |
| | Two Consecutive Days Rental | $125 |
| | Three Consecutive Days Rental | $174 |
| | Four Consecutive Days Rental | $225 |
Douthat | |
| Restaurant (includes table set-up) | $236 |
| Allegheny Room: Up to 30 persons. | $158 per day |
| Wedding Package: Conference room and amphitheater (see "amphitheater section") on day of wedding, plus an extra half-day amphitheater for rehearsal. | $289 |
First Landing | |
| Trail Center Conference Room (Capacity: 45) | $42 per half-day $63 per full-day |
Lake Anna | |
| Visitor Center | $32 per half-day $53 per full day |
| Concessions Building Rental | $100 per day |
Bear Creek Lake | |
| Meeting facility | $236 per day $25 each extra hour |
| Wedding Package | $315 per day |
Claytor Lake | |
| Marina Meeting Facility: Includes facility, chairs, and tables. | $550 per day $825 per two days |
| Wedding Package: Includes rental of facility, chairs, tables, gazebo, and special use permit ($10 permit fee is waived with package). | $625 per day package $995 per two-day package |
Leesylvania Wedding/Function Package: Includes Rental of: Lee's Landing Picnic Shelter, 100 Chairs, 15 Tables, and Parking for up to 50 vehicles | $840 per half-day $945 per full-day |
Mason Neck | |
| Wedding Package: 20 foot by 40 foot tent, 100 chairs, parking for up to 50 cars | $788 per event |
| Parking Attendant | $53 per 4 hours |
Smith Mountain Lake | |
| Meeting room at Visitor Center | $158 per day |
| Exceeding approved hours. All parks unless otherwise noted below. | $25 per hour |
Sky Meadows | |
| Timberlake House Meeting Room Capacity 15 people | $50 per half-day day 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. $75 per day evening beyond 5 p.m. |
| Timberlake House Kitchen (in conjunction with rental of meeting room) | $25 per day or part of day |
Equipment and Services Associated with Meetings and Rentals: | |
| Microphone/Podium Rental | $15 per day |
| Linen Rentals: | |
| | Table cloth only Place settings | $3.00 per table $2.00 each |
| Twin Lakes | |
| | Overlay | $1.25 per table |
| | Napkins | $0.40 per napkin |
| Fax | First 2 pages free $2.00 each extra page |
| Copies | Single copy free $0.15 each extra copy |
| Lost Key Fee | $10 |
| Easels | $5.00 per day |
| Overhead Projector | $10 per day |
| TV with VCR | $10 |
| Second TV | $10 |
| Overhead Projector with Screen | $10 |
| Slide Projector with Screen | $10 |
| Flip Chart | $10 |
Event Clean Up Fees | |
| Park labor to clean up after special events and facility rentals if not done in accordance with rental agreement or use permit | $50 per hour |
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Notes on conference and meeting facilities fees:
Conference and meeting facilities require a 30% prepayment due 10 days after making reservation, and payment of the full balance prior to or on the first day of the reservation. Cancellations made 14 or more days prior to the first day of the reservation shall be charged the lesser of 10% of the total fee or $100. Cancellations made less that 14 days prior to the first date of the reservation shall be charged 30% of the total fee.
VA.R. Doc. No. R10-2196; Filed November 4, 2009, 9:47 a.m.