Leave the hustle and bustle behind as you experience a Virginia State Park from the inside out. Wake up to enjoy breakfast together on the deck or enclosed porch while wrapping your hands around a hot cup of coffee and listening to nature.

These are the most frequently asked questions about overnight cabin stays. We hope this will save you some time as you plan your next getaway to a Virginia State Park.

Our 300+ cabins range from woodsy rustic to farmhouse cottages. 

Cabin 8 is 2 bedroom/1 bath Tudor style at Twin Lakes State Park

Cabin 2 The Brown House is 3 bedroom/1 bath (vintage cottage) at Chippokes State Park

Douthat State Park cabin 35 is a newer style 3 bedroom/2 bath.

Cabins at Virginia State Parks vary from park to park and even within one park. While some parks feature the older Legacy cabins, rustic hand-hewn log CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps built in the mid-1930s-40s), there are also the newer style cabins with vaulted ceilings, gas fireplaces and a more open floor plan.

Q: Which Virginia State Parks offer cabins?

A: Here is our page showing which parks offer overnight accommodation in cabins and the rate schedule. There is a nice discount when you stay in a cabin in the off-season vs. peak season.

Lake Anna State Park cabin 5 is 2 bedroom/1 bath waterfront.

Legacy cabins, available at Virginia's first six parks, were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the mid-1930s and are either log or frame cabins. Douthat, Fairy Stone and Westmoreland have log cabins. Hungry Mother features log and frame cabins. First Landing and Staunton River have frame cabins. The cabins have the least floor space but are popular due to their historic ambiance.

Q: How do I check availability at a park of my choice?

A: The best method is to use our online availability form. You can enter the desired dates or a span of dates and see what cabins are available. The benefit of this is that you can see exactly what the rate is without going onto a seasonal rate chart.

You can also see a sample map showing where the cabin is located at the park and specifically in the cabin loop(s).

Select the required search request, i.e., cabins, how many are staying overnight, do you have accessibility requirements? The more you enter, the more narrowed your results will be, or if you prefer a broader range, search for a flexible time frame.

Q: How much does it cost, and are their minimum stay requirements?

A: The cost per cabin per night depends on the season, i.e., high season, which is called "Prime Season" in the summertime, versus the slower season, which is called "Standard Season" and "Mid Season," which falls in between the two. You can see the seasons and rates per cabin style and amenity here.

You will note an in-state discount given to Virginia Residents, and also, please note that it is essentially like getting one night free when you book a week stay.

For example, a 2 bedroom standard cabin runs from $113 Prime Season per night and $103 Standard Season per night for Virginia Residents. For non-residents, it runs from $130 Prime Season per night and $118 Standard Season per night.

Minimum stay periods may be required, and this is a good question to ask when you call or check availability online, as it will show you immediately. Not all parks require a 1-week stay in Prime Season, but all parks require a minimum two-night stay for all cabin reservations. Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance.

See the cancellations, transfers and other policies.

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

Bear Creek Lake State Park cabin 6 is 2 bedroom/1 bath. 

Q: What if I want to bring my dog?

A: Virginia State Parks offers Pet-Friendly lodging across the state, not just in select cabins.

There is a $10 per-night pet fee to host Fido with the family at a state park cabin, and he is required to be kept on a leash while outside the cabin at all times and cleaned up after. Since most of our furry friends shed, it is an extra cleaning step for housekeeping staff when they stay in a cabin. They recommend placing a towel on the furniture your dog prefers.

See our pet policy.

Taking the trash with you helps park staff immensely, and it's simply a nice thing to do.

Douthat State Park cabin 2 is a 2 bedroom/1 bathroom Legacy style cabin.

Q: Why is the check-in time so late and the check-out time so early?

A: Check-in time at a Virginia State Park cabin is 4:00 p.m., and check-out is 10:00 a.m. Full housekeeping cabins have much more to clean than a hotel room. There is typically a full kitchen (fridge/stove/microwave), bedrooms, bathrooms, living rooms, porches, fireplaces, and outside grills. Park staff also mow around the cabins.

Cabins also require maintenance in between guests when things break, grounds need to be mowed, and so on. We appreciate your leaving the cabin as close to the way you found it as possible, removing all trash and debris when you check out is also helpful. Our housekeeping and maintenance staff work hard to provide a clean, functional cabin for you at check-in to enjoy.

Park staff are there to help with any cabin emergency.

Here are Virginia State Parks that offer overnight lodging. Click the park of your choice and select the features you are looking for, i.e., a cabin with beds for 5 occupants, ADA compliant, pet friendly (Note: pets are allowed in all Virginia State Park cabins except Yurts).

See Virginia State Park FAQs about group lodging. 

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