Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. 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.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

Buy an annual pass

Annual Passes


Visit all Virginia State Parks with one annual pass! Including parking and admission to all the state parks for 12 months, this pass will save you money as you explore the parks throughout the year. For the two parks that charge a per-person fee, Natural Bridge and Southwest Virginia Museum state parks, annual passes include admission for up to four people. Whether you consistently frequent one park or aim to visit them all, an annual pass provides a convenient, cost-effective way to do it. Find the passport below that best fits your needs, and then start planning your adventures.

VSP Annual Pass hangtag

How to buy passes

  1. At a Park - Buy a pass from the park office or contact station when open. If you purchase the Naturally Yours Passport Plus or Naturally Yours Passport Plus for Boaters and Equestrians or the senior version of those two passes, you will receive your pass at time of purchase. Some parks do not have locations to sell passes. Find a park.

  2. Online - Buy your annual pass online and use it right away and until your pass comes in the mail. All sales are final, please make sure you purchase the correct pass.
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    Buying with a VSP Gift Certificate or web reservation account:
    If you need to pay with a Virginia State Parks gift certificate or have an online reservation account, use this link to pay (be sure to check your mailing address before ordering the pass to avoid additional fees).

    Buying for someone else:
    Annual passes make great gifts but the best way to gift them is to buy a gift certificate for the amount of the pass and give that to the recipient. This ensures that the pass is issued in the correct name and address, and that a current pass customer doesn’t get an additional pass for the same time period. It also gives them an option to start their year pass when it works for them. 

    If you want to buy a pass for someone else online, we need their name and contact information for the annual pass. The pass will be mailed to them. Use this link and enter their information in Step 1. You will need to submit your mailing address information for the payment in Step 2 (this will print on the email receipt).
    You can also buy the pass at one of our parks and provide the pass holder's name and email address. You will be handed the pass, so you can then send it to them.

    Both systems email you a confirmation which serves as your temporary pass until your plastic hang tag arrives in the mail.

  3. By Phone - 1-800-933-7275, option 5, Sunday through Thursday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Parking Passports

Basic information

Nearly all Virginia State Parks charge a per car parking fee for entrance. Two parks charge a per person fee: Natural Bridge and Southwest Virginia Museum state parks.
Currently there is no fee to enter False Cape, Sailor’s Creek Battlefield, Staunton River Battlefield, Clinch River, Sweet Run and Mayo River state parks. Note that while False Cape does not have a State Park fee to enter, there is no vehicular access and most access may result in a fee from other entities (see park website for details).
For parks with a parking fee, there is no charge for visitors entering on foot or by bicycle. See the parking and admission fees.

  • With exceptions noted below, most passes offer waived parking fees only for passenger vehicles seating up to 8.
  • Passes are good for 12 months from date of issue through the end of the month.
  • Boat launch and equestrian fees are charged for trailer parking.
  • Annual passes to cover passenger vehicles plus a trailer are also available.
  • Lifetime passes are not available for sale.
  • Annual passes are issued to the purchaser and members of the same household and may not be transferred. Improper transfer or use may result in revocation of the pass without refund.

All pass sales are final, no refunds are issued. Lost annual passes must be repurchased.

Annual parking pass holders are not guaranteed the parking privileges of the pass should parking places be unavailable. *Festivals and special events hosted by third parties may not honor passes for park entrance and a separate fee may be required.

  • Naturally Yours Passport - $85

    Parking and admission for 12 months to all State Parks. *Annual Passes include admission for up to 4 at Natural Bridge and Southwest Virginia Museum state parks.

  • Senior Naturally Yours Passport - $40

    Parking and admission (up to 4 people for admission) for 12 months. Must be 62 years old. Proof of age may be requested.

  • Disability Passport - free

    Covers free vehicle parking. Free admission for pass holder and anyone needed to assist the pass holder only at parks and facilities with per person admission. This pass is not required for those with a handicapped license plate or placard. To obtain this pass, you must include a Social Security or Veterans Association disability benefit verification letter with the application.
    Complete the application and email, along with your disability paperwork (feel free to redact personal details like payment info or medical details), to resvs@dcr.virginia.gov.

  • Veteran Disability Passport - free

    Covers vehicle parking and admission for the pass holder and anyone needed to assist the pass holder at parks and facilities with per person admission. Covers boat launch and horse trailer parking. This pass also includes a 50% discount on camping, swimming, shelters, 2 or more nights in a standard yurt and equipment rentals (park operated rentals only). 1 night standard yurt reservations receive a 25% discount.
    Requires a service connected disability rating of 100%. Paperwork from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs showing 100% service connected disability must be attached to the application.
    Complete the application and email, along with your disability paperwork (feel free to redact personal details like payment info or medical details), to resvs@dcr.virginia.gov.

  • Virginia National Guard Annual Pass - free

    These passes are issued through the Virginia National Guard, not through Virginia State Parks. Members should go through their chain of command. The pass provides free entry to all Virginia state parks for active members of the Virginia National Guard and their immediate family members traveling in the same vehicle. The pass allows entry to 3 family members in addition to the Virginia National Guard member. Click here for additional details.

Other Park Rates and Fees

Parking/ Boat Launching/ Equestrian Passports

Launch/equestrian passes are designed for customers with boat or horse trailers. Launching without a trailer is covered with the standard annual pass or parking fee.

  • Naturally Yours Passport for Boaters/Equestrians - $180

    Parking and launch for boaters, parking and trailer fee (max of 2 horses included) for equestrians. Good for all parks. Parking is the same as Naturally Yours Passport.

  • Senior Naturally Yours Passport for Boaters/Equestrians - $145

    Parking and launch for boaters, parking and trailer fee (max of 2 horses included) for equestrians. Good for all parks. Must be 62 years old. Proof of age may be requested. Parking is the same as Senior Naturally Yours Passport.

  • Handicapped Launch Passport - $50

    Boat Launching Pass at ALL State Parks. (REQUIRES handicap plates/placard or State Park Disability Passport). Please call 800-933-7275 option 6 to purchase this pass.

  • Buggs Island Special - $55

    Parking and boat launching/horse trailer parking at Occoneechee and Staunton River state parks only.

More information

The Veteran Disability Passport, Disability Passport and Handicapped plate/placard allow admission for pass holder only. Passes must be presented at fee collection point (customers with handicapped placards/plates should show DMV wallet card).

Reissue of Lost/Stolen Disability, Veteran Disability and no longer issued Lifetime passports require a $15 processing and replacement fee. There is no charge for replacing passes due to normal wear and tear. Call 800-933-7275 and choose option 6 to pay replacement fee and verify current address.

 



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