Are state parks free in Virginia?

A parking fee is required to enter most Virginia State Parks. See prices below. False Cape, Natural Bridge, Sailor's Creek Battlefield, Staunton River Battlefield and Southwest Virginia Museum do not charge parking fees. Admission fees apply for Natural Bridge and Southwest Virginia Museum.



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Explore First Landing State Park, the Most Visited State Park in Virginia.

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There's a very good reason False Cape State Park is one of the least visited of all Virginia State Parks. With it's abundant beauty, Atlantic Ocean access, seagrass covered sand dunes and teeming wildlife not found at our other state parks, it really is a Virginia gem.

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Free access is for the veteran or the holder of the Gold Star Family voucher as well as travelling companions who are occupants of a single, private non-commercial vehicle OR the veteran or voucher-holder and three persons (16 and older) where per person fees are charged.

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Both the South Rim and the North Rim offer rim trail hikes that have spectacular views of the inner canyon, some on paved trails. Or you can choose to day hike into the canyon. Permits are not required for non-commercial day hikes.

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