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We have yurts and they are mult-a-ply-in' at Virginia State Parks. You may wonder, is it a cabin? No, well sort of. So, is it tent camping? Well, kind of.
I guess the best way to explain this "circular domed tent of skins or felt stretched over a collapsible lattice framework and used by pastoral peoples of inner Asia" as defined by Merriam-Webster, is to simply show you.
We are very excited to share photos of the new yurts at Powhatan and Pocahontas State Parks.
We think they're pretty groovy, you may even see the stars while lying in bed in your yurt
Recreational yurts are a modern adaptation of an ancient nomadic shelter. Functionally speaking, it's a cross between a tent and a cabin. Pocahontas State Park has four yurts in the main campground and tucked neatly into wooded areas for privacy and extra shade.
Each yurt has a large wooden deck with patio tables, a picnic table and a fire ring with cooking grate. Reservations are required. Parking for two vehicles allowed. Those with additional vehicles must pay a daily parking fee and park in the overflow lot by the park office.
Check-in is 4 p.m. and checkout is 10 a.m. The rental season begins on the first Friday in March and ends on the first Sunday of December. Cabin rental and cancellation policies apply. There is a two-night minimum rental during rest of camping season.
Maximum occupancy 4. Sleeps 3 - One queen-sized and a twin-sized trundle pull-out. Guests must bring sleeping bags or linens.
No smoking, cooking or pets allowed in the yurt.
Each yurt has no electricity or water of its own. But there is a common-use water spigot and electric pedestal for battery charging near the parking area by yurts 3 and 4.
- Dining table seats four.
- No heat or air-conditioning.
- Guests use campground bathhouse 4, about 500 feet away.
- Yurt 3 is ADA-accessible.
| Yurt Rental Rates | Yurt Rental Rates | 7-Night Week |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Residents | $75 | $454 |
| Out-of-State | $88 | $533 |
The interior of the yurts are the same, so above are some exterior photos of Powhatan State Park's three yurts.
They are situated in the main campground. Each yurt has a large wooden deck with patio tables, a picnic table and a fire-ring with cooking grate. Reservations are required. Parking for two vehicles is allowed. Those with additional vehicles must pay a daily parking fee and park in the overflow lot by the campground entrance.
Check-in is 4 p.m. and checkout is 10 a.m. The rental season begins on the first Friday in March and ends on the first Sunday of December. The yurts become available for rent on May 15. Cabin rental and cancellation policies apply. There is a two-night minimum rental during camping season.
Maximum occupancy four. Sleeps three. One queen-sized and a twin-sized trundle pull-out. Guests must bring sleeping bags or linens.
No smoking, cooking or pets allowed in the yurt.
Each yurt has no electricity or water of its own. But there is a common-use water spigot shared among the yurts.
- Dining table seats four.
- No heat or air-conditioning.
- Guests use the campground bathhouse.
- Yurt A is ADA-accessible.
Check availability or reserve your yurt online here which will also show the per night rental rate, or if you want to speak to a reservation counsellor call 800-933-PARK during business hours.
Click here to learn more about reservation policies, like cancellation or changes in dates.
Also, be sure to sign-up for our Customer Loyalty Program to earn points that may be applied to future overnight stays. If you think a cabin stay might be more your style, click here.
EIGHT MORE YURTS
- Natural Tunnel State Park in Southwest Virginia has four new yurts similar to above available from May 15, 2017.
- Fairy Stone State Park just 30 minutes from Martinsville Virginia also has four yurts available beginning on May 15, 2017.
BONUS YURT
- Kiptopeke State Park on Virginia's Eastern Shore has one deluxe yurt, as it also has electricity and air conditioning, plus water views.
That brings our total up to 16 yurts and counting...
Note: We first announced the Pocahontas yurts were available to rent here. And then shared the new yurts plus a little bit about our very first yurt at Kiptopeke State Park here.
We look forward to seeing your photos from your upcoming stay in a Virginia State Park yurt, share them with us here on Facebook, or Instagram.
If you have read the article and have a question, please email nancy.heltman@dcr.virginia.gov.
