Holliday LakeState Park - Virginia |
Holliday Lake State Park is located within the confines of Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest in Virginia. The park is known for its fishing opportunities.
The central water feature at Holliday Lake is the 150-acre man-made lake. Contributing resources include Picnic Shelter #1, Wellhouse (c. 1939), the Dam/Spillway/Bridge/Lake, Drainage Culvert, Retaining Wall, and the Park Circulation System.
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Holliday Lake SP
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/holliday-lake
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Holliday Lake State Park is located within the confines of Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest in Virginia. The park is known for its fishing opportunities.
The central water feature at Holliday Lake is the 150-acre man-made lake. Contributing resources include Picnic Shelter #1, Wellhouse (c. 1939), the Dam/Spillway/Bridge/Lake, Drainage Culvert, Retaining Wall, and the Park Circulation System.
WELCOME TO HOLLIDAY LAKE 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. Honor
parking information is found at the park entrance.
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.
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.
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.
SWIMMING - Where available, swimming areas are generally open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
weekend, weather permitting. Swim or wade only in designated swimming areas and at designated times. Children in swimming areas must wear sealed plastic pants
over diapers. Disposable swim pants are recommended
and available for purchase at the parks. Swimming or
wading in unguarded areas may be hazardous because of
swift currents, sudden drop-offs or unseen obstructions.
FISHING - Where fishing is permitted, valid Virginia fishing licenses are required. Specific licenses are required for
saltwater and trout-water fishing. Please call the park in
advance for specifics.
GUESTS - Your guests are our guests. For everyone’s 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
Check-out 1 p.m.
Camping:
Check-in 4 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.
If you decide to leave the park before the end of your
overnight stay, you may be entitled to a refund based on
how much of your stay has already been used and any
fees due. Once you check in for your cabin or camping
stay, that night is considered used. If you are camping,
we take what you paid, subtract the fees for the nights
used and then subtract one additional night. The balance is due as a refund. This means if you have only a
two-night stay, you will not receive a refund if you leave
one night early. If you are in a cabin or lodge, the policy
is different. First, we always keep at least the first two
nights’ fees. Second, we keep $30 per night for a cabin
($60 per night for a lodge) for each night you didn’t stay
and subtract that from the fee for any unused nights
beyond the two-night minimum. If you started out with
a week stay, you received a discount when you made the
reservation. If you end up not staying the entire week,
your fee will be recalculated at the higher, nightly fee
rate. This means that if you have a week stay and leave
one night early, no refund will be made.
PARKING - Only two motor vehicles, as well as the camp-
ing 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 threebedroom cabin and six vehicles for a six-bedroom cabin
per day without an additional parking fee charge. Those
with additional vehicles must pay the established 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
WELCOME TO HOLLIDAY LAKE 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. Honor
parking information is found at the park entrance.
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.
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.
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.
SWIMMING - Where available, swimming areas are generally open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
weekend, weather permitting. Swim or wade only in designated swimming areas and at designated times. Children in swimming areas must wear sealed plastic pants
over diapers. Disposable swim pants are recommended
and available for purchase at the parks. Swimming or
wading in unguarded areas may be hazardous because of
swift currents, sudden drop-offs or unseen obstructions.
FISHING - Where fishing is permitted, valid Virginia fishing licenses are required. Specific licenses are required for
saltwater and trout-water fishing. Please call the park in
advance for specifics.
GUESTS - Your guests are our guests. For everyone’s 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
Check-out 1 p.m.
Camping:
Check-in 4 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.
If you decide to leave the park before the end of your
overnight stay, you may be entitled to a refund based on
how much of your stay has already been used and any
fees due. Once you check in for your cabin or camping
stay, that night is considered used. If you are camping,
we take what you paid, subtract the fees for the nights
used and then subtract one additional night. The balance is due as a refund. This means if you have only a
two-night stay, you will not receive a refund if you leave
one night early. If you are in a cabin or lodge, the policy
is different. First, we always keep at least the first two
nights’ fees. Second, we keep $30 per night for a cabin
($60 per night for a lodge) for each night you didn’t stay
and subtract that from the fee for any unused nights
beyond the two-night minimum. If you started out with
a week stay, you received a discount when you made the
reservation. If you end up not staying the entire week,
your fee will be recalculated at the higher, nightly fee
rate. This means that if you have a week stay and leave
one night early, no refund will be made.
PARKING - Only two motor vehicles, as well as the camp-
ing 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 threebedroom cabin and six vehicles for a six-bedroom cabin
per day without an additional parking fee charge. Those
with additional vehicles must pay the established 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
Visit Thee Draper Village, located in the center of
town and a favorite local hangout for over 125 years.
Reimagined for today’s visitors while offering a
nostalgic small town feel, the Village boasts a knockyour-socks-off brunch at the Merc restaurant, a coffee
roastery and a unique marketplace showcasing local
artisans, gifts, gourmet products and more. Keep your
taste buds happy with a trip to the Harvest Table,
a family-friendly, farm-to-table restaurant with live
music, outdoor dining and a regional menu inspired
by Appalachian heritage.
DANCE
Tap your toes along The Crooked Road’s Heritage
Music Trail, with more than 300 miles of scenic terrain
and an endless array of musical experiences. From
living legends to new artists, and hidden gems to jam
sessions, no visit is complete without pausing to take
in the sounds that echo in our valleys. Visit Galax in
the summer for the Galax Old Fiddlers’ Convention,
the world’s largest and oldest of its kind. Or join
the flat-footing, fast-fiddling fun any time at the
Floyd Country Store, where authentic Appalachian
traditions come to life on the dance floor!
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Home of the Birthplace of Country Music, the BLUE RIDGE HIGHLANDS region echoes with the passion of history’s most dominant
country music pioneers. Annual festivals, historic venues and nightly jamborees celebrate Virginia’s global influence, creating a
rich musical soundtrack for all travelers – whether meandering along winding roads, or venturing out onto scenic rivers and trails.
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JAM
Join the award-winning Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion in
celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! This three-day
event provides an electrifying music experience for festivallovers, digging deep into the roots of Appalachian music
with incredible performances from widely acclaimed artists.
Also mark your calendar to visit Floyd in July for the fiveday FloydFest, one of the most unique music festivals in the
state. With nine stages featuring worldwide artists, as well
as camping, activities, a children’s universe and more, this
experience will be one for your festival scrapbook!
IMMERSE
Known as the “Gateway to Southwest Virginia,” the
Southwest Virginia Cultural Center and Marketplace
showcases our state’s traditional music and regional
craft. Home to ‘Round the Mountain, Southwest Virginia’s
artisan network, discover eclectic and extensive collections
from some of the region’s most talented artisans, whose
creations include all types of media that you’ll want to
take home. Plus, from bluegrass to gospel and old-time to
modern-day fusions, musical heritage comes to life at the
headquarters of The Crooked Road.
Virginia Creeper Trail—Washington County
RIDE
Head to Abingdon at Mile 0 to enter the beloved
34.3-mile Virginia Creeper Trail, named after the
steam engine that once crept up the rails into the
Iron Mountains. Traverse from Damascus to Whitetop,
exploring fields and pastures full of wildlife while
learning about the railroad’s significant role in
Southwest Virginia’s history and economy. You can
also intersect with the Appalachian Trail at several
points on your journey, and there are plenty of
opportunities to take a break for a hard-earned meal
or sweet treat as well.
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Appalachian Trail
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follows more than 2,100 miles
of Appalachian Mountain
ridgelines.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Mileposts 162.9 to 192.5,
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“America’s Favorite Scenic
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2680 Grayson Pkwy.,
276-773-0450;
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Environmental
Education
Virginia State Parks are premier
environmental education sites.
Schools, scouts, groups and individuals
are encouraged to come learn more
about their world. Backyard Classroom
programs, incorporating Virginia’s
Standards of Learning, promote
lifelong learning. They also help
young people enjoy, appreciate and
understand the outdoors.
Programs & Festivals
Master new outdoor cooking recipes.
Pan for gold or tour a cave. Learn or
improve outdoor skills. Enjoy a rangerled hike, eagle tour or owl prowl.
Workshops and events are as diverse
as the parks.
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Discounts
Virginia State Parks are affordable every day, but annual passes
can save you money on parking, boat launching and swimming.
The Customer Loyalty Program lets you earn points that can be
redeemed for free or discounted overnight stays.
STATE PARKS
You can also receive a 25 percent discount on weekend cabins if you
make a reservation on Thursday or Friday, based on availability. Just
ask for the discount on the phone when you make the reservation.
Park Accessibility
Virginia State Parks strive to make each park as barrier-free as
possible. Contact the Customer Service Center or individual parks
for more information before your trip.
Pets
Pets are welcome but must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet or in
an enclosed area at all times. Cabin guests are charged $10 plus tax
per night per pet. No pet fee is charged for camping.
There’s plenty of history, too. Immerse
yourself in Colonial times, the Civil War
or the Underground Railroad. When
it comes to festivals, you’ll find music,
arts and crafts, local food and beverage,
classic cars and more. Up-to-theminute, comprehensive information is
available at www.virginiastateparks.gov.
Nature & History
All parks have trails, many with signs
explaining the environment. Wander
trails at First Landing through cypress
swamps or hike Caledon’s trails along
ridges and ravines through rare oldgrowth forest. Overlooks at Hungry
Mother, Grayson Highlands and Natural
Tunnel offer a glimpse of powerful
geological forces that shaped the land.
See how rivers shaped some parks, such
as Belle Isle, James River, Natural Bridge,
Powhatan and Westmoreland.
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CENTRAL VIRGINIA
Bear Creek Lake
High Bridge Trail
Holliday Lake
James River
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Staunton River Battlefield
Staunton River
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HEART OF APPALACHIA
Breaks Interstate
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Southwest Virginia Museum
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for reunions, weddings and special events.
Some parks even have equestrian campsites.
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Grayson Highlands
Hungry Mother
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With lodges, cabins, yurts and campsites, the
fun doesn’t end at sundown. Many cabins are
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Hotel Weyanoke—Farmville
Small Towns,
Local charm, cozy curios and open arms make
these small towns in Virginia worth exploring.
Character
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KYLE LAFERRIERE
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he phrase “small town” evokes
nostalgia, authenticity and heartfeltwarmth in many of us. What’s not to
love? They are authentic, accessible, friendly
and stocked with locally-owned businesses.
These are communities where you can get off
the crowded highway, park the car and walk,
ride a bike or even kayak through downtown.
Small, family-run businesses offer one-of-
a-kind handmade items, from jewelry and art
to craft beers and wine. Farmers markets offer
locally-grown produce and seafood spring
through fall.
With almost 200 incorporated towns,
dozens more villages and hamlets, plus
nearly 30 designated Virginia Main Street
Communities, the hard part is deciding which
Virginia towns to visit.
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Here are some of
our favorites,
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starting in southwest Virginia, an
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on the Eastern Shore.
High Bridge Trail State Park—Farmville
Harrisonburg
Big Stone Gap
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Farmville
HIGH BRIDGE TRAIL STATE PARK (FARMVILLE): ALI ZAMAN /
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA MUSEUM (BIG STONE GAP): JASON BARNETTE
June Tolliver House and Art Folk Center—Big Stone Gap
Southwest Virginia Museum—Big Stone Gap
JUNE TOLLIVER HOUSE (BIG STONE GAP): TIM COX
Southwest Virginia’s coal-mining history
comes to life in the “Trail of the Lonesome
Pine,” Virginia’s longest-running outdoor
drama, performed Thursday through
Saturday nights, late June through August.
Before you go, be sure to read the Big
Stone Gap novels by Adriana Trigiani, or
watch the Hollywood film by the same name
starring Ashley Judd and Whoopi Goldberg.
Upon arrival, you can visit places featured
in the film, such as Mutual Pharmacy, the
Book Mobile, the Farmers Market, as well as
the outdoor drama.
Fine, well-preserved period homes house
The John Fox Jr. Museum, the Southwest
Virginia Museum and the June Tolliver House.
Cozy B&Bs, cafes and a variety of antique
and curio shops round out this small town
gem.
Fun Festival: 100th annual Tri State
Singing Convention, June
This formerly industrial town has been reinvented
for recreation, craft beverage and shopping lovers.
The Appomattox River that once carried tobacco
barges is now a designated Scenic River carrying
paddlers in search of whitewater or the calmer
four-mile Farmville Blueway.
The railroad that once carried coal now carries
hikers, bikers and equestrians on the 30-mile-long
High Bridge Trail State Park.
Repurposed tobacco packing houses and
lumber warehouses are reincarnated to house
Appomattox River Company, Green Front Furniture
and the Third Street Brewing Company, serving up
local beer, live music, games for the kids and a
pet-friendly beer garden.
Together with the Virginia Tasting Cellar and
the soon-to-open second location of James River
Brewing, Farmville is fast becoming a destination
for craft beverage lovers.
Fun Festival: Heart of Virginia Festival, May
Set amidst the vast playground of the
idyllic Shenandoah Valley, Harrisonburg
has been called “one of the best mountain
bike towns in America” by National
Geographic.
Forward-thinking entrepreneurs and
artisans have blended the past with the
present to create a lively melting pot that
is distinctive to this college town.
Named Virginia’s first Culinary
District in 2014, Harrisonburg’s cultural
diversity serves up fare from around the
world, while taking advantage of locallysourced farm-to-table ingredients. Food.
Bar.Food features “global comfort food,”
while a mother-daughter team creates soulsoothing pastries at Heritage Bakery & Café.
The arts scene is equally diverse,
epitomized by the Agora Downtown Market,
a community of small businesses under
one roof in an historic building.
Named for James Madison, fourth
president and the “Father of the
Constitution,” are the stunning Hotel
Madison and James Madison University
(JMU), where nearly 20,000 students lend
a youthful vitality to this historic town.
Fun Festival: Harrisonburg
International Festival, September
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Within Virginia’s
larger cities,
find pockets of
uniqueness that
make you feel
like you’re in a
small town!
ROANOKE’S HISTORIC
GRANDIN VILLAGE
This walkable urban village is
eclectic and family-friendly at
the same time. Spend Saturday
morning at the Community
Market, dine on an outdoor
patio, shop independentlyowned boutiques and take in
a first-run or classic film at the
1930s Grandin Theatre.
RICHMOND’S
SCOTT’S ADDITION
One of the hottest, newly
revitalized neighborhoods in
the state capital. Warehouses
converted to breweries, cideries
and distilleries, bold street
murals, a cinema and a retro
bowling alley make this a
happening night scene.
Immerse yourself in Virginia’s Lake
Country at Virginia’s only lakeside
town. Buggs Island Lake, also known as
Kerr Reservoir, draws anglers to dozens
of fishing tournaments yearl