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Trail Guide for Leesylvania State Park (SP) in Virginia. Published by Virginia State Parks.
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WELCOME TO LEESYLVANIA STATE PARK.
GROUP EVENTS - A special Use Permit is required for all
group events that involve amplified sound, catering,
equipment rentals and vendor deliveries.
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.
PARK ACCESSIBILITY - We strive to make each park as
PRESERVE – Help preserve your park. Please don’t cut or
contact stations and other places in the park. If you see
suspicious activity, report it to park staff immediately.
For more information, visit www.virginiastateparks.gov or
contact the park office.
To make your visit safe and more pleasant, we ask that
you observe the following:
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
barrier-free as possible. Universally accessible facilities
are available throughout Virginia State Parks.
EMERGENCY - Emergency phone numbers are posted at
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.
no longer than 6 feet. Please clean up after your pet. Pets
must be attended at all times.
PARK CONTACTS
DRONES AND OTHER AIRCRAFT - Drones, other unmanned
Park Information: 703-730-8205
Park Ranger: 571-226-0584
Emergency: 911
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.
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. Report any fuel or oil spills to park staff
immediately.
FISHING - A valid fishing license is required. The Virginia
freshwater or saltwater fishing license, the Potomac River
Fisheries Commission license, and the Maryland Bay
sport license are acceptable fishing licences.
PARKING - All vehicles must be parked in designated areas.
Lock valuables in your trunk and keep your vehicle
locked when unattended.
LATE NIGHT FISHING/BOATING - Late night fishing and late
night/overnight boating are allowed by permit only
Mar. through Oct. Permits may be purchased at the park
entrance or park office.
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.
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.
Virginia State Parks
Leesylvania
State Park
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.
2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive
Woodbridge, Virginia 22191
703-730-8205
leesylvania@dcr.virginia.gov
WWW.VIRGINIASTATEPARKS.GOV
800-933-PARK
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Ampitheater
Bait Shack
Boat Launch
Boat Storage
Breakwater Store
Canoe/kayak Launch
Campground
Contact Station
Exercise Trail
Fishing Pier
Gas Pumps
Group Camp
Historical Site
Main Office
Overlapping Trails
Parking
Picnic Shelter
Playground
Restroom
Scenic View
Visitor Center
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