Fairy Stone State Park is a favorite park to so many, being one of the original 6 Virginia State Parks that opened simultaneously 80 years ago. The history seen and felt here in the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) built roads, facilities and recreational areas is immense and when you drive across the threshold at the contact station you are transported back to a simpler time.

Since 1936 Fairy Stone State Park has been instrumental in creating fond memories for many generations of Virginians, as well as out-of-staters.

Fairy Stone State Park is a natural playground for visitors

Cabin 18 is a comfortable 2 bedroom water-view cabin at Fairy Stone State Park

All cabins at this park have brand new Mission Style furnishings

This cabin sleeps 6 with a comfortable new queen sized bed and two sets of bunkbeds

Fully outfitted and ready to cook-in kitchen (with a full size fridge, stove and microwave)

NEW VIRTUAL TOUR OF THIS CABIN AVAILABLE*

1. Living Room Virtual Tour here
2. Master Bedroom Virtual Tour here
3. Hallway Showing all Rooms Virtual Tour here
4. Exterior and Lake View Virtual Tour here
5. Neighboring Cabins and Outside Setting Virtual Tour here

HIGHLIGHTED FEATURES

• Screened porch
• Private patio/picnic/grilling area
• View of the lake
• ADA partially accessible cabin (Cabins 18-20 are ADA accessible inside but have no outside ramp) 
• Wood burning fireplace
• New furniture

PROS

Cabin 18 is near two other cabins in a cluster of 3 which make them perfect to rent as a small group, where each family has their own cabin (and cooking facilities, etc.), or for a group like a retreat or girlfriends' getaway.

A screened in porch makes it great to have a dog outside the cabin to enjoy the fresh air, bird songs and nature, yet safely secured. 

CONS

The same as the pro, if you wanted to be more secluded there are two more cabins nearby, but of these three cabins this one is water facing and provides the most privacy.This is not one of the original historic CCC log cabins, which many park goers enjoy.

While there is a back door off the kitchen it is not screened, so you wouldn't want to leave it open (as insects and rodents may sneak in). The kitchen itself does not provide much space to work, and the work station is lower for accessibility purposes.

HELPFUL HINTS

Red Barn Grill is just a few miles from Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia and highly recommended for made from scratch food and even banana splits

Red Barn Grill is a great place to get a hand dipped ice cream cone, milkshake or even a banana split. This little red barn sitting right off the side of the road on Hwy 57 offers home-cooking southern food that will please ay palate. They buy the beef locally for their burger, meatloaf and more. The servings are large and the prices are low. Closed Sundays.

A little sightseeing outside of Fairy Stone State Park will bring you to this scenic dam overlook at nearby Philpott Lake

Just past the Red Barn is one of Virginia's most beautiful sites, the Dam Overlook at Philpott Lake. If you miss this gem you will kick yourselves. There is a visitor center with tons of information visually about the building of the dam, the wildlife in the area and more. It is an Army Corps of Engineers operated lake and dam, and they even offer local talks and hikes around the lake and near the dam, you will find them super helpful. This is just 8 miles from the park. Click here for driving directions from Fairy Stone State Park to the Dam Visitor Center and Overlook.

CABINS

In total there are 25 cabins and 1 lodge at Fairy Stone State Park: 1-room log efficiency, 3; 1-bedroom log waterview, 1; 2-bedroom log, 3; 2-bedroom log waterview, 2; 2-bedroom cinder block, cedar-sided, 14; 2-bedroom cinder block, cedar-sided waterview, 2; Fairy Stone Lodge, 1.

*The virtual tours and photos for Cabin 18 are representative of the 16 - 2 bedroom cinder block cedar sided cabins. Cabin rates are found here.

You can't go wrong with any cabin you choose at this park, they are all well worth the price of admission

Fairy Stone State Park is 4,741 acres and the lake is 168-acres. You can rent paddle boats, canoes and even borrow fishing gear at the park office. There are events for the whole family and hiking trails to keep everyone busy. In season there is a guarded swimming beach with bathhouse and concession stand. An afternoon spent hunting for the mysterious fairy stones is also part of the fun. Directions to this park are here on Google.

Mid-week is an ideal time to go to this park as the campgrounds aren't crowded, the cabins are sparsely occupied and you can have your pick of the litter. You can see the cabin loops on the Facilities Map here to see which cabin will best meet your needs. Or if you want to learn more about the cabins at Fairy Stone State Park click here, or call 800-933-PARK.

DON'T DELAY - BOOK YOUR CABIN TODAY!