WELCOME TO KIPTOPEKE STATE PARK. office or camp store. Visitors will not be admitted to when unattended. camping and cabin areas unless so identified. Visitors are To make your visit safe and more pleasant, we ask that permitted only between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. The maximum overnight stay per park is 14 days in any State Parks you observe the following: 30-day period. QUIET HOURS - Quiet hours are between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Take only pictures, leave only footprints. Park in The use of generators is prohibited at all times. GROUP EVENTS - A special Use Permit is required for all designated areas only. Please note there is a parking fee group events that involve amplified sound, catering, charged year-round at all Virginia State Parks. Self-pay equipment rentals and vendor deliveries. parking information is available at the contact station. CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT POLICY Kiptopeke PRESERVE – Help preserve your park. Please don’t cut or PARK ACCESSIBILITY - We strive to make each park as Camping: Check-in 4 p.m. Check-out 1 p.m. mar any plants or trees. Collecting animal or plant life is barrier-free as possible. Universally accessible facilities allowed only for scientific purposes by permit from the Cabins and Yurts: Check-in 4 p.m. Check-out 10 a.m. are available throughout Virginia State Parks. State Park Richmond headquarters. Don’t feed any wild animals. EMERGENCY - Emergency phone numbers are posted at ALCOHOL - State law permits alcohol use only in private contact stations and other places in the park. For more areas (inside your cabin or camping unit) or in areas In many cases, campers may be accommodated prior to information, visit www.virginiastateparks.gov or contact the designated on permits issued by the Virginia Department the official check-in. Please remember that only those 18 park office. of Alcoholic Beverage Control. or older may register. The registrant is responsible for FACILITY all occupants of the campsite or cabin. Feel free to arrive INFORMATION - For more information on Virginia State PETS - Pets are permitted in enclosed areas or on a leash early and enjoy park amenities prior to check-in. Parks or to make a cabin or campsite reservation, call GUIDE no longer than 6 feet. Pets are not permitted on the 800-933-PARK or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov. The northern swim beach. Please clean up after your pet. Pets Overnight guests are encouraged to be familiar with the Customer Service Center is open Monday through Friday, must be attended at all times. early departure policy since it impacts any refund due. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed on all state holidays. The policy and frequently asked questions are here: DRONES AND OTHER AIRCRAFT - Drones, other unmanned www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/faq. aerial vehicles, including remote control aircraft, and VIRGINIA STATE PARKS ARE A TONIC aircraft in general may not be flown in state parks CAMPING - Camping is allowed only in designated TRAIL INFORMATION FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT. pursuant to 4VAC5-30-400. campgrounds and only after following the proper check- DIFFICULTY SCALE Museums, visitor centers and LITTER - Please help us keep the park clean by plac- in procedure described in the Reservation and Fees Guide EASY - From .5 to 1 mile; grades are short, typically ing litter and recyclables in the proper receptacles and available at the park office. nearby historic sites make state fewer than 100 feet and less than 10 percent of recycle centers or carrying out your trash. The releasing Campsite occupancy is a maximum of six people or the the trail length; easily accomplished by all users, parks cultural treasures. of balloons is not allowed. Decorative balloons must be number of people in a single household. Two camping including the elderly and those with physical or deflated and disposed of as trash. units are allowed per campsite; only one axled camper mental disabilities, with little risk of injury or fatigue. The recreational opportunities in FIRE - Help prevent wildfires. Fires must be confined to is allowed per site. All camping units, equipment and state parks are endless and easy to MODERATE - From 1 to 5 miles; steepness and grade grills, camp stoves or designated fire rings. Fires must vehicles must be placed within the perimeter of the lengths vary; at least 60 percent of the length is fairly see – from swimming and boating be attended at all times and extinguished when left. designated campsite without infringing on adjoining flat; healthy people can accomplish the trail with Firewood is generally available for purchase at the park. campsites or vegetation. Where high-impact areas are to horseshoes and hiking, there’s little risk of injury or fatigue. Campers and guests may collect only downed and dead designated, all camping units, equipment and vehicles always something to do in a firewood. We enforce all seasonal and emergency bans on must be within the area’s defined borders. DIFFICULT - Trail length is greater than 5 miles; open fires. more than 70 percent of the trail is on a grade; Virginia State Park. Park in designated areas only. experienced hikers only or groups of three to five POLLUTION - Help reduce pollution. Dump stations, people recommended; there is a risk of overexertion laundry sinks and slop sinks, where available, are for the PARKING - Only two motor vehicles, as well as the or injury to those not conditioned. proper disposal of wastewater. Please, no boat, RV or car camping unit, are permitted on a campsite without washing. incurring additional fees. Cabin guests are allowed two vehicles for a one or two-bedroom cabin, three vehicles SWIMMING - There are two unguarded beaches. Swimmers for a three-bedroom cabin and six vehicles for a six- 3540 Kiptopeke Drive using these areas do so at their own risk. bedroom cabin per day without an additional parking Cape Charles, Virginia 23310 FISHING - A Virginia saltwater fishing license or a fee charge. Those with additional vehicles must pay a 757-331-2267 license with a Virginia Fisherman Identification parking fee for each day the vehicle is in the park. The Program number is required for shore fishing. No fishing number of vehicles allowed to park at the cabin varies [email protected] license is required to fish from the pier, however those according to site design and other factors. All vehicles 16 and older without a Virginia saltwater license must must be parked in designated areas, either at the cabin register for the free Virginia Fisherman Identification or in the designated overflow parking area. Primitive and Program. Pier fees apply. hike-in sites may have specific parking restrictions. GUESTS - Your guests are our guests. For everyone’s safety All vehicles must be parked in designated areas. 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