Virginia 2024 Solar Eclipse State Park Resources

Virginia 2024 Solar Eclipse State Park Resources

For those looking for Virginia 2024 Solar Eclipse Resources, here is a great start and guide. This article will provide state park information to provide assistance and a centralized place for this information to know where to best view the 2024 solar eclipse.

Virginia will have a good view of the 2024 solar eclipse, as the further west one goes, the greater totality one has. Virginia is one of those states that has more state parks with 70% totality than 90% totality. However, with 41 state parks, there are a plethora of great options for viewing the solar eclipse.

The time shown are in EDT, or eastern time. The Virginia State Parks can be found at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/find-a-park. Virginia State Parks camping can be made through the following Reserve America link and open up 11 months in advance.

ItemDescription
Number Of Parks With 100% Totality0
Number Of Parks With 90% – 99% Totality2
Number Of Parks With 80% – 89.99% Totality36
Number Of Parks With < 79.99% Totality3
Total Number Of Parks41
Percent Of Parks With 100%0
Average 100% Totality TimeN/A
Campsites In 100% TotalityN/A
Table 1: Summary Of State Parks
StateMinimum CoverageMaximum CoverageEarliest Start TimeLatest End Time
Virginia76.99%90.23%Apr 8, 2024 at 1:54:18 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:32:03 pm
Table 2: Summary Of State Park

State Parks

ParkAddressPercent TotalityStart TimeMaximumEnd Time
Bear Creek Lake State Park22 Bear Creek Lake Rd., Cumberland, VA 2304084.26%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:00:57 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:17:47 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:30:56 pm
Belle Isle State Park1632 Belle Isle Rd., Lancaster, VA 2250382.56%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:04:08 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:20:25 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:32:44 pm
Breaks Interstate State Park627 Commission Cir, Breaks, VA 2460790.23%Apr 8, 2024 at 1:53:38 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:11:32 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:26:27 pm
Caledon State Park11617 Caledon Rd., King George, VA 2248585.53%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:03:38 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:20:01 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:32:33 pm
Chippokes Plantation State Park695 Chippokes Park Rd., Surry, VA 2388380.35%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:03:26 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:19:48 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:32:13 pm
Claytor Lake State Park6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 2408486.48%Apr 8, 2024 at 1:56:18 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:13:52 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:28:09 pm
Clinch River State ParkAlt. Rt US-58, Sugar Hill Loop, St Paul, VA 2428388.91%Apr 8, 2024 at 1:53:09 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:11:08 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:26:10 pm
Douthat State Park14239 Douthat State Park Rd., Millboro, VA 2446088.13%Apr 8, 2024 at 1:58:35 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:15:47 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:29:34 pm
Fairy Stone State Park967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart, VA 2417184.56%Apr 8, 2024 at 1:57:01 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:14:28 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:28:33 pm
False Cape State Park4001 Sandpiper Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 2345676.99%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:04:36 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:20:40 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:32:39 pm
First Landing State Park2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 2345178.39%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:04:34 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:20:41 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:32:45 pm
Grayson Highlands State Park829 Grayson Highland Ln., Mouth of Wilson, VA 2436386.46%Apr 8, 2024 at 1:54:19 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:12:09 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:26:53 pm
High Bridge Trail State Park37.304499, -78.45253783.73%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:00:26 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:17:21 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:30:36 pm
Holliday Lake State Park2759 State Park Rd., Appomattox, VA 2452284.39%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:00:10 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:17:08 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:30:28 pm
Hungry Mother State Park2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 2435487.43%Apr 8, 2024 at 1:54:32 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:12:21 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:27:02 pm
James River State Park104 Green Hill Dr., Gladstone, VA 2455385.52%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:00:04 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:17:03 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:30:26 pm
Kiptopeke State Park3540 Kiptopeke Dr., Cape Charles, VA 2331079.33%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:04:49 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:20:55 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:32:57 pm
Lake Anna State Park6800 Lawyers Rd., Spotsylvania, VA 2255185.72%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:02:14 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:18:52 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:31:44 pm
Leesylvania State Park2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr., Woodbridge, VA 2219186.61%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:03:37 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:20:00 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:32:33 pm
Mason Neck State Park7301 High Point Rd., Lorton, VA 2207986.70%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:03:47 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:20:08 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:32:39 pm
Machicomoco State Park3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes, VA 2307280.72%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:03:54 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:20:11 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:32:31 pm
Natural Bridge State Park6477 South Lee Highway, Natural Bridge, VA 2457886.71%Apr 8, 2024 at 1:58:47 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:15:58 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:29:41 pm
Natural Tunnel State Park1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy., Duffield, VA 2424488.97%Apr 8, 2024 at 1:52:12 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:10:18 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:25:32 pm
New River Trail State Park116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 2436086.26%Apr 8, 2024 at 1:55:44 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:13:23 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:27:47 pm
Occoneechee State Park1192 Occoneechee Park Rd., Clarksville, VA 2392781.35%Apr 8, 2024 at 1:59:43 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:16:43 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:30:04 pm
Pocahontas State Park10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, VA 2383282.58%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:02:06 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:18:44 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:31:33 pm
Powhatan State Park4616 Powhatan State Park Rd., Powhatan, VA 2313984.26%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:01:42 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:18:24 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:31:22 pm
Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park6541 Sayler’s Creek Rd, Rice, VA 2396683.34%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:00:50 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:17:41 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:30:50 pm
Seven Bends State Park2111 South Hollingsworth Road, Woodstock, VA 2266489.49%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:01:44 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:18:24 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:31:26 pm
Shenandoah River State Park 350 Daughter of Stars Dr., Bentonville, VA 2261089.19%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:02:02 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:18:39 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:31:37 pm
Shot Tower State Park116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 2436086.22%Apr 8, 2024 at 1:55:42 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:13:21 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:27:46 pm
Sky Meadows State Park11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA 2014489.19%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:02:44 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:19:14 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:32:02 pm
Smith Mountain Lake State Park1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 2410484.83%Apr 8, 2024 at 1:58:11 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:15:28 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:29:17 pm
Southwest Virginia Museum 10 West First St., Big Stone Gap, VA 2421989.62%Apr 8, 2024 at 1:52:19 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:10:24 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:25:37 pm
Staunton River State Park1170 Staunton Trail, Scottsburg, VA 2458981.85%Apr 8, 2024 at 1:59:31 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:16:34 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:29:58 pm
Staunton River Battlefield State Park1035 Fort Hill Trail, Randolph, VA 2396282.59%Apr 8, 2024 at 1:59:37 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:16:40 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:30:04 pm
Twin Lakes State Park788 Twin Lakes Rd., Green Bay, VA 2394282.59%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:00:38 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:17:31 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:30:42 pm
Westmoreland State Park145 Cliff Road, Montross, VA 2252084.40%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:03:58 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:20:17 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:32:42 pm
Widewater State Park101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 2255486.03%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:03:21 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:19:46 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:32:23 pm
Wilderness Road State Park8051 Wilderness Rd., Ewing, VA 2424890.18%Apr 8, 2024 at 1:50:44 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:09:01 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:24:35 pm
York River State Park9801 York River Park Rd., Williamsburg, VA 2318881.35%Apr 8, 2024 at 2:03:39 pmApr 8, 2024 at 3:20:00 pmApr 8, 2024 at 4:32:24 pm
Table 3: State Park Summary

Camping

ParkTotalitySpotsBreakdown
Claytor Lake State Park86.48%18 sites3 lodges and 15 cabins
Douthat State Park88.13%122 sites87 camp, 35 cabins
Smith Mountain Lake State Park 84.83%100 sitesBunkhouse (1),CABIN-2BR SITE (11), CABIN-2BRW SITE (8), CABIN-3BR SITE (1), PICNIC SHELTER (1), Standard Electric/Water (36), Tent Only / No Hookups (42)
Grayson Highlands State Park86.46%129 sitesBunkhouse(1), GROUP SITE(1), HORSE SITE(24), Standard / No Hookups(51), Standard Electric/Water(58), YURT(4)
Hungry Mother State Park87.43%147 sitesCABIN SITE(1), CABIN-1BR SITE(1), CABIN-1BRW SITE(1), CABIN-2BR SITE(28), LODGE(1), Standard Electric/Water(94), Tent Only / No Hookups(18), YURT(3)
Bear Creek Lake State Park84.26%60 sitesBunkhouse(1), CABIN-2BR SITE(6), CABIN-2BRW SITE(4), CABIN-3BR SITE(2), GROUP SITE(1), LODGE(1), Standard / No Hookups(12), Standard Electric/Water(33)
New River Trail State Park86.26%33 sitesTent Only / No Hookups(33)
Holliday Lake State Park84.39%53 sitesBunkhouse(1), GROUP SITE(1), Standard Electric/Water(51)
James River State Park85.52%119 sitesBunkhouse(1), CABIN-2BR SITE(14), CABIN-3BR SITE(2), GROUP SITE(1), HORSE SITE(10), LODGE(2), Standard Electric/Water(47), Tent Only / No Hookups(42)
Fairy Stone State Park84.56%114 sitesBunkhouse(1), CABIN SITE(3), CABIN-1BRW SITE(1), CABIN-2BR SITE(17), CABIN-2BRW SITE(4), GROUP SITE(6), LODGE(1), Standard Electric/Water(77), YURT(4)
Sky Meadows State Park89.19%33 sitesGROUP SITE(3), Tent Only / No Hookups(30)
Shenandoah River State Park89.19%62 sitesCABIN-2BR SITE(9), CABIN-3BR SITE(1), CampCabin(4), GROUP SITE(1), LODGE(1), Standard Electric/Water(31), Tent Only / No Hookups(12), YURT(3)
Lake Ann State Park85.72%93 SITESBunkhouse(1), CABIN-2BR SITE(3), CABIN-2BRW SITE(7), CampCabin(6), LODGE(2), Standard / No Hookups(34), Standard Electric/Water(36), YURT(4)
Machicomoco State Park80.72%30 sitesStandard Electric/Water(14), Tent Only / No Hookups(13), YURT(3)
Chippokes Plantation State Park80.35%86 sitesCABIN-1BR SITE(1), CABIN-2BR SITE(2), CABIN-3BR SITE(1), GROUP SITE(1), LODGE(1), Standard Electric/Water(77), YURT(3)
Breaks Interstate Park90.23%216 sitesBreaks Cabin-2br Sites(1), Breaks Cabin-3br Sites(4), Breaks Cottage(4), Breaks EWS(1), GROUP SITE(1), Hotel(81), Standard / No Hookups(9), Standard Electric/Water(114), YURT(1)
Pocahontas State Park82.58%190 sitesCABIN-3BR SITE(4), CampCabin(6), GROUP SITE(5), LODGE(1), Standard Electric/Water(170), YURT(4)
Occoneechee State Park81.35%102 sitesBunkhouse(1), CABIN-2BR SITE(6), CABIN-2BRW SITE(3), CABIN-3BR SITE(2), HORSE SITE(11), LODGE(2), Standard / No Hookups(13), Standard Electric/Water(61), YURT(3)
Staunton River State Park81.85%69 sitesBunkhouse(1), CABIN SITE(1), CABIN-1BR SITE(2), CABIN-2BR SITE(4), HORSE SITE(13), Standard / No Hookups(14), Standard Electric/Water(34)
Powhatan State Park84.26%48 sitesStandard Electric/Water(29), Tent Only / No Hookups(16), YURT(3)
Natural Tunnel State Park88.97%52 sitesCABIN-2BR SITE(11), CABIN-3BR SITE(2), LODGE(1) Standard Electric/Water(34), YURT(4)
First Landing State Park78.39%155 sitesCABIN-2BR SITE(20), GROUP SITE(22), Standard / No Hookups(74), Standard Electric/Water(105), YURT(4)
False Cape State Park76.99%13 sitesTent Only / No Hookups(13)
Kiptopeke State Park79.33%241 sitesBunkhouse(1), CABIN-2BR SITE(2), CABIN-3BR SITE(2) LODGE(5), Standard Electric/Water(148) Tent Only / No Hookups(79), YURT(4)
Westmoreland State Park84.40%218 sitesCABIN SITE(3), CABIN-1BR SITE(4), CABIN-2BR SITE(19), CampCabin(6), GROUP SITE(5), LODGE(1), Standard / No Hookups(118), Standard Electric/Water(62)
Caledon State Park85.53%6 spotsTent Only / No Hookups(6)
Belle Isle State Park 82.56%46 sitesBunkhouse(1), CABIN-3BR SITE(1), LODGE(1), Standard Electric/Water(43)
Twin Lakes State Park82.59%44 sitesCABIN-2BR SITE(4), CABIN-2BRW SITE(3), CABIN-3BR SITE(2), LODGE(2), Standard Electric/Water(33)
Table 4: Camping Summary

Fees

A parking fee is required to enter most Virginia State Parks. Pay at the park entrance contact station using cash, check or Visa, Mastercard or Discover cards. A list of fees can be found here.

Passenger Vehicle Parking and Admission Fees
Park NameStandardWeekends
Apr-Oct*
Bear Creek Lake$7$7
Belle Isle$5$5
Caledon$5$5
Chippokes Plantation$7$7
Claytor Lake$7$7
Douthat$7$7
Douthat – Green Pastures$5$5
Fairy Stone$7$7
False CapeNo charge
First Landing $7$10
Grayson Highlands $7$10
Other: Backpacker Parking: $15 per night
High Bridge Trail $5$5
Holliday Lake $7$7
Hungry Mother$7$7
James River $5$5
Kiptopeke $7$7
Other: Fishing Pier: Ages 6‐12 – $3. Age 13 & up – $5
Lake Anna$7$10
Leesylvania $10$10
Other: Night Fishing: $3 per night; $15 per season
Machicomoco$5$5
Mason Neck$10$10
Natural BridgeN/A
Other: Per person admission: Ages 3‐12 – $6. Age 13 & up – $9. $5 per car at trail heads.
Natural Tunnel$5$5
Other: Chairlift: Under 6 free. All others $4 round trip; $3 one way; $3 for 10 or more; $6 for a daily pass (1 person, unlimited trips)
New River Trail $7$7
Occoneechee$7$7
Pocahontas$7$10
Powhatan$5$5
Sailors Creek Battlefield No charge
Seven Bends$5$5
Seven Bends$7$7
Shenandoah River$10$10
Sky Meadows $10$10
Smith Mountain Lake $7$7
Southwest Virginia Museum No charge
Other: Per person admission: Ages 6‐12 – $3. Age 13 & up – $5. Group of 10 or more: Ages 6‐12 – $2. Age 13 & up – $4. Annual Passes Available.
Staunton River $5$5
Staunton River BattlefieldNo charge
Twin Lakes $7$7
Westmoreland$7$10
Widewater$7$10
Wilderness Road $5$5
York River$5$5
Other: Croaker Landing: Parking plus $3 launch/pier fee.
Table 5: Camping Fees Summary

Boat Launch and Equestrian Fees

Park NameIn addition to Daily Parking Fee Year-Round Per Trailer
Bear Creek Lake$3 Boat, $4 Equestrian
Belle Isle$3 Boat, $4 Equestrian
Chippokes Plantation$4 Equestrian
Claytor Lake$2 Boat
Douthat$4 Equestrian
Fairy Stone$4 Equestrian
First Landing $5 Boat
Grayson Highlands $4 Equestrian
High Bridge Trail $4 Equestrian
Holliday Lake $3 Boat, $4 Equestrian
James River $3 boat, $4 equestrian
Kiptopeke $5 with Marine Fishing License
$10 without Marine License
$3 for campers parked in launch lot
Lake Anna$5 Boat and Equestrian
Leesylvania $10 Boat
Machicomoco$3 Boat
Mason Neck$3 Boat
New River Trail $4 Equestrian
Occoneechee$3 Boat, $3 Equestrian
Pocahontas$3 Boat, $3 Equestrian
Powhatan$4 Equestrian
Seven Bends$3 Boat
Shenandoah River$4 Equestrian
Sky Meadows $4 Equestrian
Smith Mountain Lake $3 Boat
Staunton River $3 Boat, $4 Equestrian
Twin Lakes $3 Boat
Westmoreland$3 Boat
Widewater$3 Boat
Wilderness Road $4 Equestrian
York River$3 Boat, $3 Pier $4 Equestrian
Table 6: Boating and Equestrian Fees

High Occupancy Vehicle and Bus Parking and Admission Fees

HOV
9-15 passengers
Buses
16 or more
Park NameStandardWeekends
Apr-Oct*
Year-Round
Bear Creek Lake$15$15$35
Belle Isle$13$13$30
Caledon$13$13$30
Chippokes Plantation$15$15$35
Claytor Lake$15$15$35
Douthat$15$15$35
Douthat – Green Pastures$13$13$30
Fairy Stone$15$15$35
False CapeNo charge
First Landing $15$20$40
Grayson Highlands $15$20$40
High Bridge Trail $13$13$30
Holliday Lake $15$15$35
Hungry Mother$15$15$35
James River $13$13$30
Kiptopeke $15$15$35
Lake Anna$15$20$40
Leesylvania $20$20$40
Machicomoco$13$13$30
Mason Neck$20$20$40
Natural BridgeN/A
Natural Tunnel$13$13$30
New River Trail $15$15$35
Occoneechee$15$15$35
Pocahontas$15$20$40
Powhatan$13$13$30
Sailors Creek Battlefield No charge
Seven Bends$13$13$30
Seven Bends$13$13$30
Shenandoah River$20$20$40
Sky Meadows $20$20$40
Smith Mountain Lake $15$15$35
Southwest Virginia Museum N/A
Staunton River $13$13$30
Staunton River BattlefieldNo charge
Twin Lakes $15$15$35
Westmoreland$15$20$40
Widewater$15$20$40
Wilderness Road $13$13$30
York River$13$13$30
Table 7: Admission Fees

https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/parkfees
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/camping-fees
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/parking-fees

Maps

The following map is a summary of what has been presented above. Please note that each park is color coordinated, please use the following legend.

ColorMeaning
Green70-79.99% Totality
Blue80-89.99% Totality
Orange90-99.99% Totality
Table 8: Map Information

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