It's almost time for the leaves to change. The mountains are calling, so you must go. It's time to relax in a Virginia State Park cabin, on the porch with a cup of coffee and enjoy your time together in front of a warm fire.

But the mountains don't hold a monopoly on beautiful fall scenery. It's gorgeous no matter where you turn in Virginia. And in fact, this is the perfect excuse for a road trip. Fall is just around the corner, and the leaves won't wait.

James River State Park is now a designated international Dark Sky Park.

Fall is a great time to get outside.

Virginia State Parks provide exceptional overnight accommodations in more than 300 cabins throughout the state. 

Our Virginia State Park cabins are just the ticket if you're looking for a break from your routine with fresh air and a change of scenery.

Renovated cabin at Fairy Stone State Park.

Original hand-hewn log cabin built by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930-40s).

What to expect

Cabins have simple furnishings, with kitchens and bathrooms. They also have a microwave, refrigerator, oven, dishes, cooking utensils, silverware, and glassware (no wine glasses). Towels and bed linens must be provided by guests. Virginia State Park cabins and lodges are pet-friendly. See our pet policy.

Except 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.

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, cabin and lodge rentals are for six nights beginning on Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday, depending on the cabin and park. This requirement is reduced to a four-night stay three months out and dropped to two nights in the last month before arrival. There is a two-night minimum stay for the rest of the year.

Cabin rates (PDF)

Also included

In many parks, you can use the boat launch and docks free of charge when you stay overnight in a cabin. Parks like Claytor Lake State Park have docks near the cabin areas for guest use. 

Unique upscale getaways

Bel Air Guest House is waterfront at Belle Isle State Park.

Bel Air Guest House is in a private setting, just 15 feet from a cove on Deep Creek. Picture and bay windows provide beautiful sunset views over the Rappahannock River.

The simply furnished guest house sleeps five but may accommodate eight. Two canoes and four bicycles for adults are available for use. The Bel Air overnight area can be reserved only by calling 800-933-PARK.

Visit Poplar Hill Cottage at Southwest Virginia Museum for a quaint, garden-themed getaway in Big Stone Gap. Just a short walk to the museum, the cottage comfortably sleeps six in three bedrooms and two full baths. Reservations are handled by the park at (276) 523-1322.

Poplar Hill Cottage at Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park.

You want to rough it?

Yurts at First Landing State Park.

A park yurt might be right for you if cabins are not your thing, and you enjoy roughing it but not too much. Learn more about the yurts and where to find them.

How to reserve

Click here to check availability and reserve online or call 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.  Also, sign up for the Customer Loyalty Program to earn points that may be applied to future overnight stays.

 

Find your fall cabin getaway here at Virginia State Parks.