Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.
Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information. This content takes priority over any other information provided on this park's webpage. Note: Main campground renovations will begin in Dec. The dates are subject to change. While the equestrian campground will not be directly impacted, customers will not be able to use the bathhouse and dump station at the main campground.
The park is open daily from 8 a. Visitor Center open weekends only. A list of programs is uploaded online monthly and program guides can be picked up at the office. Contact Station is closed for the season. Use the self-pay envelope for cash or check and place in the honor safe located by the entrance booth, Stuart's Knob trailhead, boat ramp or ADA fishing parking lots.
Credit cards can be used in the park office when open. The beach is open. There are no lifeguards on duty at this time. Swimming fees apply only when the beach is guarded. The bathrooms at the beach are closed for the season. Cabins and Fayerdale Hall are available for rent. Guests must bring all linens: sheets, pillowcases, towels, bath mat, and kitchen towels and wash cloths. Check-in for overnight reservations is 4 p. Home of the legendary fairy stones , this park is well known for its acre lake adjoining Philpott Reservoir.
The park is just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Attractions include cabins, a campground, group camping, an equestrian campground, a conference center, hiking trails, lake swimming, rowboats, canoes, paddleboats, kayaks, picnicking and two playgrounds. Longitude, Cabins, camping and group camping. For information on the availability of overnight accommodations, particular park amenities or to make a reservation, you can reserve online or call PARK. Park Fees. During prime season, a day of guarded beach swimming per night's stay is free to overnight guests.
