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DOUTHAT STATE PARK, VA

Status: Open year round.   Season Dates

Description

Editors of the 1999 Outside Family Vacation Guide, a summer planner, have named Virginia's very own Douthat State Park one of the nation's 10 best. It's on the National Register of Historic Places and straddles Bath and Alleghany counties. Douthat was one of the original six Virginia State Parks to open on June 15, 1936. Douthat is nestled in the Alleghany Mountains and features some of Virginia's most outstanding scenery. In addition, a 50-acre lake offers swimming, boating and seasonal trout fishing (stocked by DGIF). Only non-gasoline powered boats are permitted on Douthat Lake.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • 30 Amp Service
  • Beach Area
  • Boat Launch
  • Boat Rental
  • Cabins
  • Camp Store
  • Camping
  • Camping Lodge
  • Concession
  • Conference Center
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing License Sales
  • Fishing, Freshwater
  • Gift/Souvenir Shop
  • Group Camping
  • Hiking Trail
  • Information Center
  • Lake
  • Lodge
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Multi-family Cabins
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Picnicking
  • Playground
  • Programs
  • Restaurant
  • Restrooms
  • Scenic Views
  • Shopping
  • Showers
  • Showers - Hot
  • Snack Bar
  • Special Hunts
  • Swimming - Lake
  • Trails, Bicycle
  • Trails-Universally Accessible
Alerts and Important Information

There is a $10 per night per pet fee for cats and dogs for all cabins and lodges (pets are not allowed in the Kiptopeke yurt) and a $5 per night per pet fee for dogs on campsites. Customers making reservations via the web are responsible for visiting the park office to pay all applicable pet fees. Customers may also call the reservation center at 800-933-7275 to pay the applicable pet fees in advance.

Notice for Campers:

LEAVE YOUR FIREWOOD AT HOME!!

One of the most important things we can do to protect Virginia's trees and forest diversity is stop moving firewood. New infestations of tree-killing insects and diseases are often first found in campgrounds and parks. Why? Because people have accidently spread invasive species when they brought firewood along with them. In Virginia, there are numerous counties under quarantines, issued by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, due to an invasive insect pest or disease. These quarantines restrict the movement of firewood or wood by products from certain tree species. Moving firewood in violation of a quarantine is a class 1 misdemeanor and upon conviction, you could be subject to; confinement in jail for up to twelve months and a fine of $2,500.00 or both. For more information on areas under quarantine, go to http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/news/releases-a/062212eabexpand.shtml

PLAY IT SAFE - LEAVE YOUR FIREWOOD AT HOME!!

Getting There:

From I-64, take Exit 27 in Clifton Forge. Turn North onto State Route 629 (highway at exit ramp). Travel north three miles to the park entrance sign and another two miles to the park office. Douthat State Park, 14239 Douthat State Park Road, Millboro, VA 24460; Phone: (540) 862-8100

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

DOUTHAT STATE PARK
14239 Douthat State Park Road
MILLBORO VA 24460

Phone Number:

Information: (540)862-8100

Special Events:

    The events listed here are not intended to be an all inclusive list. Please contact the park for further details.

  • From Mid-August through Labor day, swimming may be unavailable on some weekdays. from Aug 10 2012 to Sep 05 2012
  • Douthat Lake is being lowered for maintenance. During this time, the upper lake boat launch and fishing pier will be closed. from Dec 26 2012 to Mar 01 2013
  • No fishing will be allowed at Douthat State Park during this time. from Apr 01 2013 to Apr 05 2013