Pet friendly accommodations

Pet friendly accommodations
Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., Feb. 15 through April 30.
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Pets in Virginia State Parks
One of the great things about Virginia State Parks is that you can bring your four-legged loved ones along.
Things to consider when bringing your pet.
Pets are allowed in all Virginia State Parks.
State regulations require pets to be confined or kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet and kept under supervision while in the park.
State regulations prohibits pets at designated swim areas.
Pets are not allowed in public facilities (bathhouses, visitor centers, park offices, restaurants, etc.). Pets are not allowed in yurts.
Pets are allowed at
False Cape State Park
, however they are not permitted access through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
To avoid potential inconvenience, we ask that you bring proof of current rabies vaccination. This is strongly recommended in Virginia Beach where a rabies alert is in effect.
Pet owners must clean up after their pets. If a pet is left unattended, becomes a nuisance in violation of the leash law, disturbs others by barking during quiet hours or damages a state park facility, the owner's stay may be terminated without a refund. The owner will be billed for any damage to park facilities caused by pets.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all facilities at no additional charge.
Fees
There is a $20 additional nightly charge per pet for
cabin
stays. There is no additional charge for pets in campgrounds.
We welcome all guests to enjoy our cabins comfortably. If you or a member of your party has pet allergies, please feel free to reach out to the park you plan to visit before making your reservation. Our staff will be happy to discuss the cabin cleaning procedures that we provide to ensure your stay with us is enjoyable and worry-free.
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