WELCOME TO NATURAL TUNNEL STATE PARK. QUIET HOURS - Quiet hours are between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. EMERGENCY - For fire or medical emergencies, dial 911. To make your visit safe and more pleasant, we ask that The use of generators is prohibited at all times. For law enforcement or critical maintenance issues, call you observe the following: 800-933-7275 and select the appropriate option. Virginia State Parks Take only pictures, leave only footprints. Park in CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT POLICY INFORMATION - For more information on Virginia State designated areas only. Please note there is a parking fee Parks or to make a cabin or campsite reservation, call Camping: Check-in 4 p.m. Check-out 1 p.m. charged year-round at all Virginia State Parks. Self-pay 800-933-PARK or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov. The parking information is available at the contact station. Cabins: Check-in 4 p.m. Check-out 10 a.m. Customer Service Center is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed on all state holidays. Natural Tunnel PRESERVE – Help preserve your park. Please don’t cut or mar any plants or trees. Collecting animal or plant life is In many cases, campers may be accommodated prior to PARK CONTACTS allowed only for scientific purposes by permit from the the official check-in. Please remember that only those 18 State Park Richmond headquarters. Don’t feed any wild animals. Park Office: 276-940-2674 or older may register. The registrant is responsible for After hours, ranger on duty: 276-940-0450 ALCOHOL - State law permits alcohol use only in private all occupants of the campsite or cabin. Feel free to arrive For medical emergencies: 911 areas (inside your cabin or camping unit) or in areas early and enjoy park amenities prior to check-in. designated on permits issued by the Virginia Department TRAIL INFORMATION of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Overnight guests are encouraged to be familiar with the TRAIL early departure policy since it impacts any refund due. DIFFICULTY SCALE PETS - Pets are permitted in enclosed areas or on a leash The policy and frequently asked questions are here: GUIDE no longer than 6 feet. Please clean up after your pet. Pets www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/faq. EASY - From .5 to 1 mile; grades are short, typically must be attended at all times. fewer than 100 feet and less than 10 percent of CAMPING - Camping is allowed only in designated the trail length; easily accomplished by all users, DRONES AND OTHER AIRCRAFT - Drones, other unmanned campgrounds and only after following the proper check- aerial vehicles, including remote control aircraft, and including the elderly and those with physical or in procedure described in the Reservation and Fees Guide mental disabilities, with little risk of injury or fatigue. aircraft in general may not be flown in state parks available at the park office. VIRGINIA STATE PARKS ARE A TONIC pursuant to 4VAC5-30-400. MODERATE - From 1 to 5 miles; steepness and grade FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT. Campsite occupancy is a maximum of six people or the lengths vary; at least 60 percent of the length is fairly LITTER - Please help us keep the park clean by plac- Museums, visitor centers and ing litter and recyclables in the proper receptacles and number of people in a single household. Two camping flat; healthy people can accomplish the trail with recycle centers or carrying out your trash. The releasing units are allowed per campsite; only one axled camper little risk of injury or fatigue. nearby historic sites make state of balloons is not allowed. Decorative balloons must be is allowed per site. All camping units, equipment and vehicles must be placed within the perimeter of the DIFFICULT - Trail length is greater than 5 miles; parks cultural treasures. deflated and disposed of as trash. more than 70 percent of the trail is on a grade; designated campsite without infringing on adjoining The recreational opportunities in FIRE - Help prevent wildfires. Fires must be confined to campsites or vegetation. Where high-impact areas are experienced hikers only or groups of three to five grills, camp stoves or designated fire rings. Fires must designated, all camping units, equipment and vehicles people recommended; there is a risk of overexertion state parks are endless and easy to or injury to those not conditioned. be attended at all times and extinguished when left. must be within the area’s defined borders. see – from swimming and boating Firewood is generally available for purchase at the park. Campers and guests may collect only downed and dead Park in designated areas only. to horseshoes and hiking, there’s firewood. We enforce all seasonal and emergency bans on PARKING - Only two motor vehicles, as well as the always something to do in a open fires. camping unit, are permitted on a campsite without Virginia State Park. POLLUTION - Help reduce pollution. Dump stations, incurring additional fees. Cabin guests are allowed two laundry sinks and slop sinks, where available, are for the vehicles for a one or two-bedroom cabin, three vehicles proper disposal of wastewater. Please, no boat, RV or car for a three-bedroom cabin and six vehicles for a six- washing. bedroom cabin per day without an additional parking fee charge. Those with additional vehicles must pay a SWIMMING - Pool swimming is generally available for parking fee for each day the vehicle is in the park. The a fee during scheduled hours between the Saturday of 1420 Natural Tunnel Parkway number of vehicles allowed to park at the cabin varies Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day. The weather according to site design and other factors. All vehicles Duffield, Virginia 24244 and other issues beyond our control may reduce the must be parked in designated areas, either at the cabin availability of swimming. Swimming anywhere else in 276-940-2674 or in the designated overflow parking area. Primitive and the park at any time is prohibited. hike-in sites may have specific parking restrictions. [email protected] FISHING - A Virginia freshwater fishing license is required. The maximum overnight stay per park is 14 days in any GUESTS - Your guests are our guests. For everyone’s safety 30-day period. and security, please register all visitors with the park office or camp store. Visitors will not be admitted to PARK ACCESSIBILITY - We strive to make each park as camping and cabin areas unless so identified. Visitors are barrier-free as possible. Universally accessible facilities permitted only between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. are available throughout Virginia State Parks. 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