Can you drink in Virginia state parks?


Can you drink in Virginia state parks? State law permits alcohol use only in private areas (inside a cabin or camping unit) or in areas designated on permits issued by the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Smoking is prohibited in all public buildings and within 25 feet of their entrances.


Can you drink on public transport?

Carrying an open container of alcohol in a public space, such as public transport, is also an offense.


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.


Can you drink alcohol in US parks?

Rules vary from park to park as to where alcohol is legal and where it isn't, but in most parks, drinking is legal on campgrounds and in most public-use areas, and illegal in most parking lots, pull-outs, and park buildings.


What is the most popular state park in Virginia?

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


What is the least visited state park in Virginia?

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.


What state has the best state park system?

The state with the highest percentage of state and national park coverage is Hawaii, with parks covering 9.41% of the state's 4,134,000 acres. Its 50 state parks cover 30,000 acres, while the two national parks in Hawaii make up 358,870 acres.