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Facilities Guide for James River State Park (SP) in Virginia. Published by Virginia State Parks.
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WELCOME TO JAMES RIVER 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.
CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT POLICY
Camping:
Check-in 4 p.m.
Check-out 1 p.m.
Cabins and Yurts:
Check-in 4 p.m.
Check-out 10 a.m.
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 or cabin. Feel free to arrive
early and enjoy park amenities prior to check-in.
areas (inside your cabin or camping unit) or in areas
designated on permits issued by the Virginia Department
of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
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.
PETS - Pets are permitted in enclosed areas or on a leash
CAMPING - Camping is allowed only in designated
ALCOHOL - State law permits alcohol use only in private
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.
POLLUTION - Help reduce pollution. Dump stations,
laundry sinks and slop sinks, where available, are for the
proper disposal of wastewater. Please, no boat, RV or car
washing.
SWIMMING - There are no designated swimming areas in
the park. Swimming or wading may be hazardous due to
swift currents, sudden drop offs and unseen obstructions.
FISHING - A Virginia freshwater fishing license is required.
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.
campgrounds and only after following the proper checkin procedure described in the Reservation and Fees Guide
available at the park office.
Campsite occupancy is a maximum of six people or the
number of people in a single household. This includes
both standard campsites and equestrian campsites. Two
camping units are allowed per campsite; only one axled
camper is allowed per site. All camping units, equipment
and vehicles must be placed within the perimeter of the
designated campsite without infringing on adjoining
campsites or vegetation. Where high-impact areas are
designated, all camping units, equipment and vehicles
must be within the area’s defined borders.
Primitive campsite occupancy is a maximum of six people
or the number of people in a single household, and
the group campsite can accommodate up to 42 people.
Two camping units are allowed per campsite; no axled
campers are permitted in these sites, and at the Branch
Pond sites no trailers are permitted at all due to road
restrictions.
All vehicles must be parked in designated areas. Lock
valuables in your trunk and keep your vehicle locked
when unattended.
The maximum overnight stay per park is 14 days in any
30-day period.
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
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barrier-free as possible. Universally accessible facilities
are available throughout Virginia State Parks.
EMERGENCY - Emergency phone numbers are posted at
contact stations and other places in the park. For more
information, visit www.virginiastateparks.gov or contact the
park office.
FACILITY
GUIDE
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.
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.
Park in designated areas only.
PARKING - Only two motor vehicles, as well as the
camping unit, are permitted on a campsite without
incurring additional fees. Cabin guests are allowed two
vehicles for a one or two-bedroom cabin, three vehicles
for a three-bedroom cabin and six vehicles for a sixbedroom cabin per day without an additional parking
fee charge. Those with additional vehicles must pay a
parking fee for each day the vehicle is in the park. The
number of vehicles allowed to park at the cabin varies
according to site design and other factors. All vehicles
must be parked in designated areas, either at the cabin
or in the designated overflow parking area. Primitive and
hike-in sites may have specific parking restrictions.
104 Green Hill Drive
Gladstone, Virginia 24553
434-933-4355
Jamesriver@dcr.virginia.gov
WWW.VIRGINIASTATEPARKS.GOV
800-933-PARK
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Amphitheater
Horse Amenity
Boat Launch
Park Office / Contact Station
Cabins
Parking
Campground
Picnic Shelter
Dump Station
Playground
Emergency Phone
Restrooms
Fishing Area
Shower/Bathhouse
Gift Shop / Livery
Visitor Center / Information
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