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Trail Guide for Machicomoco State Park (SP) in Virginia. Published by Virginia State Parks.
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WELCOME TO MACHICOMOCO 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 found at the park entrance.
FISHING – Where fishing is permitted, a valid Virginia
saltwater fishing license is required.
CARTOP LAUNCH – The car top launch site is for small boat
use only. Boats must be hand carried or hand wheeled
to access launch facility at the end of a 150 foot pier. No
shoreline launch facilities are available in the park.
PICNIC SHELTERS – Located in the interpretive area, two
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.
shelters are available to accommodate up to 50 people
and are reservable. A large charcoal grill, electricity and
trash cans are located at each shelter. Parking fees are
not included in the shelter rental.
OPERATING HOURS – The interpretive area, car top launch,
GUESTS – Your guests are our guests. For everyone’s
trails and boat dock area are open until dusk. The park is
open every day of the year, however the park office will
be closed on most state holidays.
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
may not be left unattended at any time.
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 placing
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 down 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. Portable showers that do not drain to
wastewater storage tanks are prohibited by state law.
Collected wastewater must be disposed of properly.
SWIMMING – There are no designated swimming areas.
safety and security, please register all visitors with the
park office. 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.
Check-out 1 p.m.
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 yurt. 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 check-in
procedure described in the Reservation and Fees Guide
available at the park office.
Campsite occupancy is for a maximum of six people
or the number of people in a single household. 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.
PARKING – Only two motor vehicles, as well as the
camping unit, are permitted on a campsite without
incurring additional fees. Yurt guests are allowed two
vehicles per site. Those with additional vehicles must pay
the established parking fee for each day the vehicle is in
the park. All vehicles must be parked in designated areas,
either at the yurt, campsite or in the designated overflow
parking area. Primitive and hike-in sites may have park
specific parking restrictions.
PARK ACCESSIBILITY – We strive to make each park as
Machicomoco
State Park
barrier-free as possible. Universally accessible facilities
are available throughout Virginia State Parks.
EMERGENCY – For fire or medical emergencies, dial 9-1-1.
For law enforcement or critical maintenance issues, call
800-933-7275 and select the appropriate option.
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.
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.
3601 Timberneck Farm Rd.
Hayes, VA 23072
804-642-2419
machicomoco@dcr.virginia.gov
Park in designated areas only.
WWW.VIRGINIASTATEPARKS.GOV
800-933-PARK
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3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes, Virginia 23072
804-642-2419, machicomoco@dcr.virginia.gov
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