Cabin 1 at Fairy Stone State Park offers snowy waterfront views

There is nothing quite like a winter getaway to mentally help clear out the year-end junk and prepare for a bright new year ahead.

Escape to a cabin in the woods and pop the bubble of the day-to-day pressure, where you can recharge and refresh, and it doesn't have to break the bank. 

Make it a special place of solitude, a romantic retreat for two, or a nice family break. Many Virginia State Park cabins are open year-round and are absolutely stunning in a white winter coat, and all of our 300+ cabins are pet-friendly.

Let's explore a few mini wintry cabin getaways that fit the bill at Virginia State Parks.

1. | CABIN 2 FAIRY STONE STATE PARK

Fairy Stone State Park becomes a winter wonderland in the snow

This magical park is situated on a quaint little 168-acre lake in the Blue Ridge foothills. It is just a short drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Town of Floyd with their Christmas Tree Farms and Friday Night Jamboree, and Meadows of Dan (think Nancy's Fudge with over 2,500 square feet of candy at outlet prices).

The hand-hewn log waterfront CCC-built cabin pictured to the left in the photo above is cabin 2 and is just $112+ tax in the off-season. The 2-bedroom non-waterfront (cabin 3) pictured to the right in the photo above is $103+ tax.

Sleeps 6 | Two-night Minimum | Wood-burning Fireplace | Pets Allowed

Learn more about Fairy Stone State Park.

2. | CABIN 14 JAMES RIVER STATE PARK

James River State Park comes alive when the leaves are down, and the views go on forever

Wake up to the sounds of birdsong and ample wildlife just outside your door as you enjoy coffee together in front of a crackling fire at James River State Park. Some of the cabins overlook a meadow and river down below. You can also observe the trains off in the distance as they round the bend following the river's curves. Nearby attractions are: 

• Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
• Museum of the Confederacy, Appomattox

Like the one featured above, all of the 2-bedroom cabins at this park are just $115+ tax per night in the off-season. These are newer-style cabins with open floor plans and vaulted ceilings.

Sleeps 6 | Two-night Minimum | Wood-burning Fireplace | Pets Allowed

Learn more about James River State Park.

3. | CABIN 25 HUNGRY MOTHER STATE PARK

Come get cozy at Cabin 25 at Hungry Mother State Park

Long a family favorite, Hungry Mother State Park is known for beautiful woodlands and a placid 108-acre lake in the heart of the mountains and not far from I-81 in SW Virginia. Nearby is the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, well known for its Song of the Mountains live bluegrass performances and other incredible shows. 

In the off season, this park keeps 12 of its cabins open, like cabin 25. It's a 2 bedroom that sleeps 6 and costs 103+ tax per night.

Sleeps 6 | Two-night Minimum | Wood-burning Fireplace | Pets Allowed

Learn more about Hungry Mother State Park.

4. | CABIN 12 DOUTHAT STATE PARK

Imagine sitting in this cozy living room with a fire surrounded by your friends or family

Douthat State Park is amid some of Virginia's most breathtaking mountain scenery. Visitors can enjoy more than 40 miles of hiking and biking trails, ranging from easy to difficult. If you want to try your hand at cold-weather fishing, the 50-acre Douthat Lake is stocked sporadically from Nov. 1 – March. You can learn more about fishing and purchase a fishing license at the park office.

Also, just off Rt. 220, north of Covington, you'll find Falling Springs Falls, described by Thomas Jefferson as a "remarkable cascade . . . falling over a rock about 200 feet to the valley below."

Douthat's cabins range in size, from 1-room efficiencies to 3 bedrooms that sleep 8. Cabin 12 is one of the original CCC cabins and was beautifully renovated in 2022. It has 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6 and costs $103+ tax per night in the off-season.

Sleeps 6 | Two-night Minimum | Wood-burning Fireplace | Pets Allowed

Learn more about Douthat State Park.

5. | CABIN 6 BEAR CREEK LAKE STATE PARK

Bear Creek Lake State Park is just a short hour's drive from Richmond and yet a world apart

Nestled in the heart of the Cumberland State Forest, Bear Creek Lake State Park is an oasis in central Virginia. Guests also enjoy the park's trails and access to the adjoining 16,000-acre Cumberland State Forest, including the 14-mile Cumberland Multi-use Trail, which is available for hiking, biking and horseback riding.

The park is just a 25-minute drive to Old Town Farmville and High Bridge Trail State Park.

The cabin is very affordable, and you get to bring all your food and beverages and cook together. Cabins like the one pictured above are just $115+ tax per night in the off-season.

Sleeps 6 | Two-night Minimum | Wood-burning Fireplace | Pets Allowed

Learn more about Bear Creek Lake State Park.

ABOUT OUR CABINS

Cabins are simply furnished and have kitchens and bathrooms. They also have a microwave, refrigerator, oven, dishes, cooking utensils, silverware and glassware. Linens are not provided. You must bring your own bath towels, bedroom linens, blankets, sheets and pillowcases, hand towels and dishcloths.

Except for those at Chippokes State Park and Twin Lakes State Park's Hill Lodge and Martin Cottage, all cabins have fireplaces. Cabins at Smith Mountain Lake have wood stoves. The cabin will have the first lot of firewood provided and more can be purchased in the park.

Virginia State Parks provide comfortable and economical overnight accommodations. There are more than 300 cozy, climate-controlled cabins of various sizes throughout the state. Many cabins are available year-round. See more cabin information.

All off-season rates are current at the time of this blog; if the cabin you choose is unavailable, please inquire about others in the park. Off-season runs November-March, while prime season is April-October.

Click here to check availability and reserve online, or call 800-933-7275 Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Also, be sure to sign up for the Customer Loyalty Program to earn points that may be applied to future overnight stays.