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Trail Guide for Occoneechee State Park (SP) in Virginia. Published by Virginia State Parks.
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WELCOME TO OCCONEECHEE STATE PARK.
FISHING - A Virginia or North Carolina freshwater fishing
GROUP EVENTS - A Special Use Permit is required for all
To make your visit safe and more pleasant, we ask that
you observe the following:
license is required.
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.
and security, 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.
PARK ACCESSIBILITY - We strive to make each park as
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.
QUIET HOURS - Quiet hours are between 10 p.m. and 6
For law enforcement or critical maintenance issues, call
800-933-7275 and select the appropriate option.
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. State Park regulations
prohibit dogs on designated swimming beaches.
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 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
disposal of wastewater. No boat, RV or car washing.
SWIMMING - There is no designated swimming area in the
park. Swimming or wading in unguarded areas may be
hazardous because of swift currents, sudden drop-offs or
unseen obstructions.
There is a spray park available at the park and it is open
seasonally. Please see the park website for up-to-date
hours of operation. The weather and other issues beyond
our control may reduce the availability of the facility.
www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/occoneechee
GUESTS - Your guests are our guests. For everyone’s safety
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.
Cabins:
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.
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. Campsite occupancy is 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.
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 two-bedroom cabin, three vehicles for a three-bedroom
cabin and six vehicles for a six-bedroom 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.
group events that involve amplified sound, catering,
equipment rentals and vendor deliveries.
barrier-free as possible. Universally accessible facilities
are available throughout Virginia State Parks.
EMERGENCY - For fire or medical emergencies, dial 911.
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
Occoneechee
State Park
TRAIL
GUIDE
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 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.
1192 Occoneechee Park Road
Clarksville, Virginia 23927
434-374-2210
occoneechee@dcr.virginia.gov
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.
WWW.VIRGINIASTATEPARKS.GOV
800-933-PARK
Bathhouse
Playground
Boat Ramp
Restrooms
Cabins / Lodges
Spray Park
Campground
Contact Station
Terrace
Garden
Dump Station
Yurt
Occoneechee State Park
1192 Occoneechee Park Road Clarksville, Virginia 23927
434-374-2210 occoneechee@dcr.virginia.gov
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