Description
Staunton River State Park is one of the six original state parks that opened in June 1936. It is located on 1,597 acres along the shoreline of the John H. Kerr Reservoir (also known as Buggs Island Lake), at the convergence of the Dan and Staunton rivers. The largest lake in Virginia is only one of the park's many attractions, which include a swimming pool, camping, cabins, picnic shelters and nature trails.
Size: 1,597 acres. Buggs Island Lake (Kerr Reservoir): 48,000 acres.
Alerts and Important Information
Notice for Campers
LEAVE YOUR FIREWOOD AT HOME!!
A firewood quarantine has been established for the following localities: counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Louden, and Prince William; and the entire cities of Alexandria, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park. It is unlawful to transport firewood from these localities. In general, firewood can harbor insect pests under the bark and in the wood. The transport of infested firewood has been identified as a leading cause in the introduction of harmful forest insects into un-infested forest areas. Help us keep our state parks pest free by leaving your firewood at home.
Getting There:
Staunton River State Park
1170 STAUNTON TRAIL
Scottsburg VA 24589-9636
Staunton River State Park is 18 miles east of South Boston. Take U.S.
360 to Route 344. Follow Route 344 for 10 miles to the park, located
southeast of Scottsburg, Va.
Phone Park for More Information:
Information:
(434)572-4623
Special Events:
The events listed here are not intended to be an all inclusive list. Please contact the park for further details.
- Between Aug 14 to Labor Day each year, many of our parks that offer swimming may experience a shortage of qualified lifeguards, resulting in swimming being available on Saturdays and Sundays only (closed Monday-Friday). Swimming is available Saturday, Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend. If your park trip depends on swimming daily, we advise you to reserve at another time. We apologize for the inconvenience. There is no refund to overnight guests when swimming is not available. from Aug 14 2008 to Sep 01 2008
- During late August through Labor Day, the pool and concession area may be closed on weekdays and open only on weekends and Labor Day. If your stay depends on the availability of the pool please contact the park prior to your stay.
from Jun 16 2009 to Sep 07 2009
- During late July and throughout the early fall, the water level in Buggs Island Lake drops dramatically. If your visit to the park depends on your ability to launch your boat, please call the park to check on lake levels before making reservations. You can also check the lake level at www.kerrlake.com. from Jul 15 2009 to Oct 31 2009
- Pursuant to Code of Virginia, no fire of any sort is permitted, including charcoal, between February 15 and April 30, except between the hours of 4PM to midnight. This includes campgrounds and picnic area / cabin grills. Camping stoves that are self-contained are permitted (ex. Coleman Stove). from Feb 15 2010 to Apr 30 2010
