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Trail Guide for Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park (SP) in Virginia. Published by Virginia State Parks.
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WELCOME TO SAILOR’S CREEK BATTLEFIELD
HISTORICAL 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.
The park consists of multiple parcels surrounded by
private property. Please be respectful of the privacy or our
neighbors and stay on Virginia State Parks property at all
times.
PARK ACCESSIBILITY - We strive to make each park as
barrier-free as possible. Universally accessible facilities
are available throughout Virginia State Parks. Please
check the park’s website for details.
EMERGENCY - For fire or medical emergencies, dial 911.
For law enforcement or critical maintenance issues, call
800-933-7275 and select the appropriate option.
For more information, visit www.virginiastateparks.gov or
contact the park office.
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.
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.
The Customer Service Center is open Monday
through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed on all state
holidays.
ALCOHOL - State law permits alcohol use only in private
areas or in areas designated on permits issued by the
Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
DIFFICULTY SCALE
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. Pets are not allowed inside
facilities; service dogs are not considered pets.
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.
In an effort to reduce the impact on landfills, we
encourage the use of Leave No Trace Principles including
pack it in - pack it out.
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.
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.
TRAIL INFORMATION
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
Sailor’s Creek
Battlefield Historical
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.
6541 Saylers Creek Road.
Rice, Virginia 23966
804-561-7510
sailorscreek@dcr.virginia.gov
WWW.VIRGINIASTATEPARKS.GOV
800-933-PARK
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