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Trail Guide for Caledon State Park (SP) in Virginia. Published by Virginia State Parks.
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WELCOME TO CALEDON STATE PARK.
To make your visit safe and more pleasant, we ask that
you observe the following:
Take only pictures, leave only footprints. Park in
designated areas only. Please note there is a parking fee
charged year-round at all Virginia State Parks. Self-pay
parking information is available at the contact station.
PRESERVE – Help preserve your park. Please don’t cut or
mar any plants or trees. Collecting animal or plant life is
allowed only for scientific purposes by permit from the
Richmond headquarters. Don’t feed any wild animals.
ALCOHOL - State law permits alcohol use only in private
areas (inside your cabin or camping unit) or in areas
designated on permits issued by the Virginia Department
of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
PETS - Pets are permitted in enclosed areas or on a leash
no longer than 6 feet. Please clean up after your pet. Pets
must be attended at all times.
DRONES AND OTHER AIRCRAFT - Drones, other unmanned
aerial vehicles, including remote control aircraft, and
aircraft in general may not be flown in state parks
pursuant to 4VAC5-30-400.
LITTER - Please help us keep the park clean by plac-
ing litter and recyclables in the proper receptacles and
recycle centers or carrying out your trash. The releasing
of balloons is not allowed. Decorative balloons must be
deflated and disposed of as trash.
FIRE - Help prevent wildfires. Fires must be confined to
grills, camp stoves or designated fire rings. Fires must
be attended at all times and extinguished when left.
Firewood is generally available for purchase at the park.
Campers and guests may collect only downed and dead
firewood. We enforce all seasonal and emergency bans on
open fires.
SWIMMING - There are no designated swimming areas in
In many cases, campers may be accommodated prior to
the official check-in. Please remember that only those 18
or older may register. The registrant is responsible for all
occupants of the campsite. Feel free to arrive early and
enjoy park amenities prior to check-in.
Overnight guests are encouraged to be familiar with the
early departure policy since it impacts any refund due.
The policy and frequently asked questions are here:
www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/faq.
CAMPING - Camping is allowed only in designated
campgrounds and only after following the proper checkin procedure described in the Reservation and Fees Guide
available at the park office.
Campers arriving after hours will find check-in packets in
a mailbox in front of the visitor center.
Campsite occupancy is a maximum of six people or the
number of people in a single household. Two camping
units are allowed per campsite. All camping units and
equipment must be placed within the perimeter of the
designated campsite without infringing on adjoining
campsites or vegetation.
Only hike-in, bike-in or float-in camping is available.
There is no parking or vehicle access to the campsites.
The maximum overnight stay per park is 14 days in any
30-day period.
PARKING - All vehicles must be parked in designated areas.
Lock valuables in your trunk and keep your vehicle
locked when unattended.
GROUP EVENTS - A special use permit is required for all
group events that involve amplified sound, catering,
equipment rentals and vendor deliveries.
PARK ACCESSIBILITY - We strive to make each park as
the park
barrier-free as possible. Universally accessible facilities
are available throughout Virginia State Parks.
FISHING - A Virginia freshwater fishing license is required.
EMERGENCY - Emergency phone numbers are posted at
GUESTS - Your guests are our guests. For everyone’s safety
and security, please register all visitors with the park
office or camp store. Visitors will not be admitted to
camping and cabin areas unless so identified. Visitors are
permitted only between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
QUIET HOURS - Quiet hours are between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
The use of generators is prohibited at all times.
CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT POLICY
Camping:
Check-in 4 p.m.
contact stations and other places in the park. For more
information, visit www.virginiastateparks.gov or contact the
park office. If you see suspicious activity, report it to park
staff immediately.
INFORMATION - For more information on Virginia State
Parks or to make a cabin or campsite reservation, call
800-933-PARK or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov. The
Customer Service Center is open Monday through Friday,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed on all state holidays.
TRAIL INFORMATION
DIFFICULTY SCALE
EASY
- From .5 to 1 mile; grades are short, typically
fewer than 100 feet and less than 10 percent of
the trail length; easily accomplished by all users,
including the elderly and those with physical or
mental disabilities, with little risk of injury or fatigue.
MODERATE
- From 1 to 5 miles; steepness and grade
lengths vary; at least 60 percent of the length is fairly
flat; healthy people can accomplish the trail with
little risk of injury or fatigue.
Virginia State Parks
Caledon
State Park
DIFFICULT
- Trail length is greater than 5 miles;
more than 70 percent of the trail is on a grade;
experienced hikers only or groups of three to five
people recommended; there is a risk of overexertion
or injury to those not conditioned.
TRAIL
GUIDE
VIRGINIA STATE PARKS ARE A TONIC
FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT.
Museums, visitor centers and
nearby historic sites make state
parks cultural treasures.
The recreational opportunities in
state parks are endless and easy to
see – from swimming and boating
to horseshoes and hiking, there’s
always something to do in a
Virginia State Park.
11617 Caledon Road
King George, Virginia 22485
540-663-3861
caledon@dcr.virginia.gov
Check-out 1 p.m.
WWW.VIRGINIASTATEPARKS.GOV
800-933-PARK
Caledon State Park
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Cedar Ridge
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Boyd’s Hole
Caledon Marsh
Cedar Ridge
Fern Hollow
Hampstead Rd
Jones Pond Loop
Laurel Glen
Poplar Grove
Potomac Heritage
Rookery
Smoot
Potomac Overlook
Dark Green
Orange
Cobalt Blue
Pink
White
Ruby Red
Violet
Bold Red
Yellow
Intense Blue
Sky Blue
Lime Green
Burgandy
Gold
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Natural Area
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Mileage
1.22
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2.61
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