Trails

Trails Blaze Milage Usage Bluebird Trail Light Blue 0.90 Brewer's Trail Purple Deep Creek Trail Mud Creek Trail Difficulty Trails Blaze Milage Usage H,B,E Watch House Loop Tan 0.98 H,B,E 0.53 H,B,E Watch House Trail Red 0.61 H,B,E Silver 0.90 H,B,E White Oak Swamp Loop White 0.58 H,B Yellow 1.90 H,B,E Campground Spur Yellow 0.08 H,B Mulberry Creek Boardwalk Burgandy 0.17 H,B,A Neck Fields Loop Lime Green 1.19 H,B,E H = Hiking = Easy Neck Fields Trail Forest Green 1.23 H,B,E Porpoise Creek Trail Dark Blue 0.38 H,B,E B = Biking E = Equestrian = Moderate = Difficult Belle Isle State Park Difficulty 1632 Belle Isle Rd. Lancaster, VA 22503 804-462-5030 | BelleIsle@dcr.virginia.gov A = Accessible Whi t 0.58 e Oak Swa mi. mp Brewer's Point Canoe-In Campground Loo p Primitive Group Camp Mulberry Creek @ er' s il 0 .53 m ´$ 0.9 mi. nd rou A Isle elle pg Cam Campground Spur 0.08 mi. 683 M ud ek Cre Cr ee k Tr ai l Mulberry Creek Boardwalk 0.17 mi. 1. 9 d ir R i. Bel A Tra ird Trai l Blueb ; ew ; Br p Landing Rd mi . Rd B ck Ne Fi i. m Restroom Visitor Center 0.5 Miles Rappahannock River m Ho us e Tr ai l0 .6 1 i. 9 Deep Creek Trail 0. mi. Primitive Group Camp . Canoe Launch mi Tra il 0 8 .3 l0 us e .6 1 Playground Dock Ho ai Picnic Shelter Campground @ Contact Station 0 h Parking l1 Tr A Camp Store ´ ai i. Boat Ramp Observation Pier Tr tc Wa Bel Air Area iel ds k Observation Blind kF m i. ee Cr Bath House Ne c is e Fishing Area 1. 19 m Ampitheatre op 3 .2 p Equestrian Parking Equestrian Trailer Parking P po or $ Accessible Lo W at c h el ds Bel Air Guest House Bel Air Mansion Deep Creek WELCOME TO BELLE ISLE STATE PARK. To make your visit safe and more pleasant, we ask that you observe the following: Take only pictures, leave only footprints. Park in designated areas only. Please note there is a parking fee charged year-round at all Virginia State Parks. Self-pay parking information is available at the contact station. PRESERVE - Help preserve your park. Please don’t cut or mar any plants or trees. Collecting animal or plant life is allowed only for scientific purposes by permit from the Richmond headquarters. Don’t feed any wild animals. ALCOHOL - State law permits alcohol use only in private areas (inside your cabin or camping unit) or in areas designated on permits issued by the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. PETS - Pets are permitted in enclosed areas or on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Please clean up after your pet. Pets may not be left unattended at any time. DRONES AND OTHER AIRCRAFT - Drones, other unmanned aerial vehicles, including remote control aircraft, and aircraft in general may not be flown in state parks pursuant to 4VAC5-30-400. LITTER - Please help us keep the park clean by placing litter and recyclables in the proper receptacles and recycle centers or carrying out your trash. The releasing of balloons is not allowed. Decorative balloons must be deflated and disposed of as trash. FIRE - Help prevent wildfires. Fires must be confined to grills, camp stoves or designated fire rings. Fires must be attended at all times and extinguished when left. Firewood is generally available for purchase at the park. Campers and guests may collect only down and dead firewood. We enforce all seasonal and emergency bans on open fires. POLLUTION - Help reduce pollution. Dump stations, laundry sinks and slop sinks, where available, are for the proper disposal of wastewater. Please, no boat, RV or car washing. Portable showers that do not drain to wastewater storage tanks are prohibited by state law. Collected wastewater must be disposed of properly. SWIMMING - There are no designated swimming areas at the park. Beaches are not guarded and swimming is at your own risk. FISHING - The park offers pier fishing at the cartop boat launch and saltwater bank fishing. A valid Virginia saltwater fishing license is required GUESTS - Your guests are our guests. For everyone’s safety and security, please register all visitors with the park office. Visitors will not be admitted to camping and cabin areas unless so identified. Visitors are permitted only between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. All vehicles must be parked in designated areas. Lock valuables in your trunk and keep your vehicle locked when unattended. The maximum camping stay per park is 14 days in any 30-day period. QUIET HOURS - Quiet hours are between 10 p.m. and 6 barrier-free as possible. Universally accessible facilities are available throughout Virginia State Parks. a.m. The use of generators is prohibited at all times. CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT POLICY Camping: Cabins: Check-in 4 p.m. Check-in 4 p.m. Check-out 1 p.m. Check-out 10 a.m. In many cases, campers may be accommodated prior to the official check-in. Please remember that only those 18 or older may register. The registrant is responsible for all occupants of the campsite or cabin. Feel free to arrive early and enjoy park amenities prior to check-in. Overnight guests are encouraged to be familiar with the early departure policy since it impacts any refund due. The policy and frequently asked questions are here: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/faq. CAMPING - Camping is allowed only in designated camp-grounds and only after following the proper check-in procedure. Campsite occupancy is for a maximum of six people or the number of people in a single household. Two camping units are allowed per campsite; only one axled camper is allowed per site. All camping units, equipment and vehicles must be placed within the perimeter of the designated campsite without infringing on adjoining campsites or vegetation. Where high impact areas are designated, all camping units, equipment and vehicles must be within the defined borders of the high impact area. Park in designated areas only. PARK ACCESSIBILITY - We strive to make each park as EMERGENCY - For fire or medical emergencies, dial 911. For a law enforcement or critical maintenance issue, call 800-933-7275 and select the appropriate option. Belle Isle State Park INFORMATION - For more information on Virginia State Parks or to make a cabin or campsite reservation, call 800-933-PARK or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov. TRAIL GUIDE VIRGINIA STATE PARKS ARE A TONIC FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT. Museums, visitor centers and nearby historic sites make state parks cultural treasures. The recreational opportunities in state parks are endless and easy to see – from swimming and boating to horseshoes and hiking, there’s always something to do in a Virginia State Park. PARKING - Only two motor vehicles, as well as the camping unit, are permitted on a campsite without incurring additional fees. Six vehicles are allowed for the Bel Air House and three for the Bel Air Guest House per day without an additional parking fee charge. Those with additional vehicles must pay the established parking fee for each day the vehicle is in the park. The number of vehicles allowed to park at the cabin varies according to site design and other factors. All vehicles must be parked in designated areas, either at the cabin or in the designated overflow parking area. Primitive and hike-in sites may have park specific parking restrictions. 1632 Belle Isle Rd. Lancaster, VA 22503 804-462-5030 BelleIsle@dcr.virginia.gov WWW.VIRGINIASTATEPARKS.GOV 800-933-PARK