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WELCOME TO GRAYSON HIGHLANDS STATE PARK. GROUP EVENTS - A special Use Permit is required for all State Parks CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT POLICY group events that involve amplified sound, catering, To make your visit safe and more pleasant, we ask that equipment rentals and vendor deliveries. you observe the following: Camping: Check-in 4 p.m. Check-out 1 p.m. Take only pictures, leave only footprints. Park in Yurts: Check-in 4 p.m. Check-out 10 a.m. PARK ACCESSIBILITY - We strive to make each park as designated areas only. Please note there is a parking fee barrier-free as possible. Universally accessible facilities Grayson charged year-round at all Virginia State Parks. Self-pay are available throughout Virginia State Parks. parking information is available at the contact station. In many cases, campers may be accommodated prior to the official check-in. Please remember that only those 18 EMERGENCY - For fire or medical emergencies, dial 911. Highlands PRESERVE – Help preserve your park. Please don’t cut or or older may register. The registrant is responsible for For law enforcement or critical maintenance issues, call mar any plants or trees. Collecting animal or plant life is all occupants of the campsite or cabin. Feel free to arrive 800-933-7275 and select the appropriate option. allowed only for scientific purposes by permit from the early and enjoy park amenities prior to check-in. State Park Richmond headquarters. Don’t feed any wild animals. INFORMATION - For more information on Virginia State Parks or to make a cabin or campsite reservation, call Overnight guests are encouraged to be familiar with the ALCOHOL - State law permits alcohol use only in private early departure policy since it impacts any refund due. 800-933-PARK or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov. The areas (inside your cabin or camping unit) or in areas Customer Service Center is open Monday through Friday, The policy and frequently asked questions are here: TRAIL designated on permits issued by the Virginia Department 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed on all state holidays. of Alcoholic Beverage Control. www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/faq. GUIDE PETS - Pets are permitted in enclosed areas or on a leash CAMPING - Camping is allowed only in designated no longer than 6 feet. Please clean up after your pet. Pets campgrounds and only after following the proper check- TRAIL INFORMATION must be attended at all times. in procedure described in the Reservation and Fees Guide DIFFICULTY SCALE available at the park office. DRONES AND OTHER AIRCRAFT - Drones, other unmanned VIRGINIA STATE PARKS ARE A TONIC aerial vehicles, including remote control aircraft, and Campsite occupancy is a maximum of six people or the EASY - From .5 to 1 mile; grades are short, typically aircraft in general may not be flown in state parks number of people in a single household. Two camping fewer than 100 feet and less than 10 percent of FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT. pursuant to 4VAC5-30-400. units are allowed per campsite; only one axled camper the trail length; easily accomplished by all users, Museums, visitor centers and is allowed per site. All camping units, equipment and LITTER - Please help us keep the park clean by plac- including the elderly and those with physical or nearby historic sites make state ing litter and recyclables in the proper receptacles and vehicles must be placed within the perimeter of the mental disabilities, with little risk of injury or fatigue. designated campsite without infringing on adjoining parks cultural treasures. recycle centers or carrying out your trash. The releasing MODERATE - From 1 to 5 miles; steepness and grade of balloons is not allowed. Decorative balloons must be campsites or vegetation. Where high-impact areas are designated, all camping units, equipment and vehicles lengths vary; at least 60 percent of the length is fairly The recreational opportunities in deflated and disposed of as trash. flat; healthy people can accomplish the trail with must be within the area’s defined borders. state parks are endless and easy to FIRE - Help prevent wildfires. Fires must be confined to little risk of injury or fatigue. Park in designated areas only. grills, camp stoves or designated fire rings. Fires must DIFFICULT - Trail length is greater than 5 miles; see – from swimming and boating be attended at all times and extinguished when left. PARKING - Only two motor vehicles, as well as the more than 70 percent of the trail is on a grade; to horseshoes and hiking, there’s Firewood is generally available for purchase at the park. experienced hikers only or groups of three to five Campers and guests may collect only downed and dead camping unit, are permitted on a campsite without always something to do in a incurring additional fees. Cabin guests are allowed two people recommended; there is a risk of overexertion firewood. We enforce all seasonal and emergency bans on or injury to those not conditioned. Virginia State Park. open fires. vehicles for a one or two-bedroom cabin, three vehicles for a three-bedroom cabin and six vehicles for a six- POLLUTION - Help reduce pollution. Dump stations, bedroom cabin per day without an additional parking FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY, PLEASE FOLLOW laundry sinks and slop sinks, where available, are for fee charge. Those with additional vehicles must pay a TRAIL ETIQUETTE ON MULTI-USE TRAILS IN the proper disposal of wastewater. Please, no boat, RV parking fee for each day the vehicle is in the park. The THE PARK. HIKERS YIELD TO HORSES. or car washing. number of vehicles allowed to park at the cabin varies BIKERS YIELD TO HORSES AND HIKERS. FISHING - A Virginia freshwater fishing license is required. according to site design and other factors. All vehicles 829 Grayson Highland Lane must be parked in designated areas, either at the cabin Mouth of Wilson, Virginia 24363 GUESTS - Your guests are our guests. For everyone’s safety or in the designated overflow parking area. Primitive and and security, please register all visitors with the park hike-in sites may have specific parking restrictions. 276-579-7092 office or camp store. Visitors will not be admitted to [email protected] camping and cabin areas unless so identified. Visitors are All vehicles must be parked in designated areas. Lock permitted only between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. valuables in your trunk and keep your vehicle locked when unattended. QUIET HOURS - Quiet hours are between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. The use of generators is prohibited at all times. The maximum overnight stay per park is 14 days in any 30-day period. WWW.VIRGINIASTATEPARKS.GOV 800-933-PARK Amphitheater Park Office Grayson Highlands State Park To Bath House Picnic Area Virginia Highland's Horse Trail Privy

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