Park Rules and Reservation Information

Camping

• Quiet time is 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
• Guests are allowed up to 2 vehicles (in addition to any camper/RV) per site if they fit on the site. A boat with a trailer counts as one vehicle.
• Unregistered guest(s) must leave the camping area by 10 p.m.
• The registered camper is responsible for the behavior of all persons occupying or visiting their site.
• Public display of alcohol is prohibited.
• Camping rates are per site per night and are for up to 6 people with a maximum of 4 adults.
• Using unregistered sites for parking, camping or expansion of your registered site is not allowed and may incur additional rental fees.
• Utility trailers cannot be used for sleeping accommodations.
• No one 18 years of age or younger will be permitted to reserve, pay for or occupy a campsite.
• The person who is registered must occupy the campsite.
• All trash must be disposed of in a dumpster; site trash pickup is not provided.
• Dumping raw sewage or gray water is prohibited.
• Cutting, damaging or removing trees and/or vegetation is prohibited.
• Open fires are permitted in designated areas, and must be completely extinguished when leaving the immediate area or prior to going to bed.
• Only the current registered guest can make a campfire on their campsite.
• Camping is permitted only on designated campsites and RV dry camping is not allowed.
• Additional vehicles must be parked in the boat trailer parking field across from the boat ramp.
• All registered users must display a vehicle pass on the front dashboard of their vehicle.
• No more than 2 camping units per sites allowed. Acceptable combinations include: 2 tents, 1 tent & 1 trailer, 1 tent and 1 pop-up. Not all sites can accommodate 2 camping units.
• Golf cart operators must possess a valid driver’s license.
• All-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes are prohibited in the park.
• Basic/primitive area for tents only, towable vehicles are not allowed on sites.

Equipment Rentals

• All equipment, including boat rentals, must be back a half an hour before the store closes.
• Canoe and kayak renters must be 18 years or older.
• Children between the ages of 13-15 must be accompanied by a guardian aged 18 or older, but may paddle their own boat.
• Children ages 5-12 must be in the boat with a guardian.
• Children ages 4 and under are not allowed in the paddle craft.
• Life Vests are recommended for everyone, but are required for children 12 and under.
• Rental boats are not permitted in the James River.
• Renters are responsible for the replacement cost of any lost or damaged rental equipment.
• Boat rentals may be canceled/delayed under the following circumstances:
  • Marine weather warnings.
  • 30 minutes after the sounds of thunder or seeing lightning.

Fishing

• No fishing from the boat ramp pier.
• Fishing licenses are not sold at the park store; please arrange to purchase your license before fishing at the park.
• Must have a fresh water fishing license.
• Boats may not tie up to the fishing pier or boat ramp docks for more than 15 minutes.

Pool

• Pool operating hours and fees will be available in late March.

Rule(s) Violations

• Any person violating any provision of the Public Facilities Rules and Regulations, or any park rule will be subject to fine(s) and /or immediate suspension from use of all James City County parks, facilities and programs.