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Day use fees + swimming feesDescription
Beaches reopened at Virginia State Parks:
OPEN: Swimming beaches at Bear Creek Lake, Douthat, Holliday Lake and Twin Lakes on June 6. Day use park entry fees apply, as at all state parks. Beach hours are weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
OPEN: Swimming beaches at Hungry Mother, Smith Mountain Lake, Claytor Lake and Fairy Stone will open June 12. The beach at Lake Anna will open June 13. (If no lifeguards for any reason there is no beach fee)
Smith Mountain Lake swimming beach and snack bar are open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
ALREADY OPEN: Tidal beaches at Mason Neck, Leesylvania, Widewater, Caledon, Westmoreland, Belle Isle, York River, Chippokes, Kiptopeke, First Landing and False Cape.
Guests are advised that beaches at these parks are often small with limited spacing for beach recreation. Some are merely thin strips of sand along the shoreline. They are not guarded for swimming.
These beaches will be available according to the following safety protocols:
Beachgoers will be required to practice social distancing between non-related groups
Groups of more than 50 beachgoers will be prohibited
No entertainment or programming that generate mass gatherings
No beach playsets, tents or grouping of umbrellas
No team sports – i.e. soccer, volleyball, football
If the density of beachgoers increases on a beach, parking capacity may be reduced. In addition, park staff will initiate temporary beach closures if overcrowding occurs to ensure the safety of visitors and staff.
Phase Two gradual reopening at Virginia State Parks changes effective June 6, 2020:
Picnic shelters and group sites are open with occupancy capped at 50 people (or maximum site occupancy, whichever is lower).
Cabins and lodges reopen on June 11 (see COVID-19 Update for Cabins for important details).
Swimming beaches at Bear Creek Lake, Douthat, Holliday Lake and Twin Lakes open June 6.
Swimming beaches at Hungry Mother, Smith Mountain Lake, Claytor Lake and Fairy Stone will open June 12. The beach at Lake Anna will open June 13.
Visitor centers, gift shops and other buildings will open on a park-by-park basis as operational plans and staffing requirements are met.
Operating hours at park facilities may be reduced to meet staffing demands.
Maximum group sizes of 50 people and social distancing will be enforced.
More information here.
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/covid-19-update
Who
All ages
Cost
Parking fee plus swimming feesHow
Unguarded swimming with restrictions noted above
