Fairy Stone State Park

Covering about 5,446 acres, Fairy Stone State Park lies in Patrick County, about 15 miles northwest of Martinsville.

Things to do include horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites, group camping, and showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins and yurts.

Camping Campsites have a fire ring that can be used for campfires and cooking. Two vehicles plus the camping unit are allowed per campsite, and all vehicles must be kept on the paved area of the campsite. Additional parking is approximately a half-mile from the campground area, at either Shelter 2 or 3 parking lots and parking fees are charged. Keep pets on a leash no longer than 6 feet when not in an enclosed area. Dogs must be attended to at all times. Dog owners are expected to clean up after their pets and dispose of their waste in appropriate receptacles. Only overnight guests are allowed in the park after 10 p.m. All campsites can be specifically reserved by site number. If you camped here in the past and have a favorite site please note that most site numbers have changed since the facility was renovated. Find a list of site details and a map of the campground. See photos of the renovated sites here. Site types: Red sites, up to 35' RVs, pop-ups, tents; have a gravel tent pad Green sites, no tents; up to 35' RVs or pop-ups only; do not have a tent pad All sites listed above have electric and water hook-ups, no sewer. There are 12' by 14' tent pads on red sites only (tents must fit on pads); no tents are permitted on green sites. All equipment and vehicles must be on the pavement and tent pad at all times. This includes tents, trailers, vehicles, dining flies and other equipment. All sites are shaded. No sewer hookups, but there is a dump station. Group Camp: Must rent at least three sites to qualify (GrpTent 01-06 Sites). All standard tent sites; no hookups; tents only. Must fit tent on 16' x 16' pad. Each pad has a grill, picnic table and lantern holder. • Tents only. • No water or electricity. • Rented to groups only. • Central bathhouse with running water and hot showers. • Extra tables, large grill and campfire ring available for group activities. • Keep pets on a leash no longer than 6 feet when not in an enclosed area. Pets must be attended to at all times. Equestrian Camp: Total sites: 10 (site-specific); Stalls, 10 Electric-water sites. Sites can hold a camping unit up to 50 feet long. No tents are allowed. Sites have 20, 30 and 50-amp hook-ups. One vehicle and the camping unit are allowed on each site. All sites are graveled pull-through sites and have no shade. All equipment and the vehicle must be kept on the gravel area at all times. Pit toilets only. No open-air fires are allowed on individual sites. Individual sites don't have picnic tables and fire-rings. There is a common campfire area with three picnic tables and a fire-ring at each end of the campground. All sites and the lower common area are ADA-accessible. The equestrian campground is 1.25 miles from the main recreational area and the group campground. Campers may use the group campground for showers between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Equestrian campground has no dump station. Campers may use the dump station in the main campground but should be advised the road to the main campground is hilly with sharp curves. Proof of negative Coggins test is required. Horses must remain in the stalls while not being ridden. Non-horse campers may camp here if a site has not been reserved within 30 days before the desired date. Check-in is 4 p.m. and check-out is 1 p.m. Only overnight guests are allowed in the park after 10 p.m. Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet when not in an enclosed area. Dogs must be attended to at all times. Dog owners are expected to clean up after their pets and dispose of their waste in appropriate receptacles.

Cabins Between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day, all cabins and the lodge are rented for a six-night minimum, beginning on a specified start date that varies by cabin. The six-night requirement is reduced to a required four-night stay three months out and dropped to two nights in the last month before arrival. The cabins at Fairy Stone have all been renovated . Please refer to this chart for the type of cabin, number of bedrooms, maximum capacity and the maximum number that the beds sleep. Cabins have: • The park offers 2-bedroom, 1-bedroom and efficiency cabins. The dimensions and layout vary, especially in cabins 1-9 (historic CCC-era log cabins). Cabins are furnished and climate-controlled (heat and AC). Bring food, dish detergent, coffee filters, coffee, salt and pepper, nonstick cooking spray, extra bath towels, body wash/soap, board games or cards. No dishwasher, telephone, TV, washer/dryer. • Kitchen: Refrigerator, stove, coffeemaker, dishes, silverware, cooking utensils, pots and pans, microwave oven, toaster. • No linens are provided. Guests must bring all linens: sheets, pillowcases, blankets, towels, bath mat, kitchen towels and cloths. • One bathroom with shower • Wood-burning fireplace. One bundle of firewood is included, and additional firewood is available at the park for a small fee. • Outdoors: picnic table, pedestal grill and fire ring. Cabin 1 does not have a picnic table or fire ring. • Some cabins are lake view or have limited lake views. Refer to the chart for specifics. • Cabins 1-9 are CCC-era log cabins. Cabins 10-25 are wood-framed and have screened-in porches. • Cabins 22-25 are located on a steep hillside and are accessed by a gravel road. Those with mobility issues may have trouble accessing these cabins. • Two vehicles are allowed at each cabin. Additional parking is available in the Shelter 2 parking lot, approximately 1/4 mile from the cabin area, and visitors are charged parking fees. • Visitors to overnight guests are charged a parking fee. Visitors must leave by 10 p.m. when the park closes. • Keep pets on a leash no longer than 6 feet when not in an enclosed area; keep pets inside at night. Pets must be attended to at all times. Lodges Fairy Stone Lodge • Check-in is 4 p.m.; check-out is 10 a.m. • Maximum occupancy, 16 • Up to six cars allowed. Visitors with additional overnight vehicles are charged parking fees. • Five bedrooms (one is universally accessible); three bathrooms (one bathroom is universally accessible) • Two bedrooms have queen size beds (one is universally accessible) • Three bedrooms feature two sets of bunk beds (four beds per room) • Universally accessible: kitchen, dining area, living room, one bedroom and one bathroom with shower. The other bedrooms and bathrooms are not universally accessible (stairs lead to these rooms). • No smoking • Kitchen and living area • The kitchen is equipped with an electric range/oven, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, pots, pans, dishes and utensils • The dining area includes a fireplace with gas logs • Heated and air-conditioned with heat pump • No linens are provided. Guests must bring all linens: sheets, pillowcases, blankets, towels, bath mat, kitchen towels and cloths. • Keep pets on a leash no longer than 6 feet when not in an enclosed area; keep pets inside at night. Pets may not be left unattended. Yurts Functionally speaking, they’re a cross between a tent and a cabin. The park has four yurts, which are adjacent to the group campground. Each yurt has a large wooden deck, a picnic table, and a fire-ring with a cooking grate. Reservations are required. Parking for two vehicles is allowed for yurts 3 and 4. There's no dedicated parking for yurts 1 and 2. Parking is first-come, first-served in the group campground and shelter 2 parking lot. Guests to those yurts must carry belongings uphill 85 yards to yurt 1 and 55 yards to yurt 2. Those with additional vehicles must pay a daily parking fee and park in the Shelter 2 parking lot. Check-in is 4 p.m., and checkout is 10 a.m. The rental season begins on the first Friday in March and ends on the first Sunday of December. Cabin rental and cancellation policies apply. Yurts must be rented for Friday and Saturday on weekends, but one-night stays are allowed otherwise. • Maximum occupancy four. Sleeps three. One queen-sized and a twin-sized trundle pull-out. Guests must bring sleeping bags or linens, including sheets, pillowcases, blankets, towels, and cloths. • No smoking, cooking or pets are allowed in the yurt. • Yurts have a water spigot on site and an electric outlet on the deck. • Dining table seats four. • No heat or air conditioning. • Guests use the group campground bathhouse. • Yurt 3 is ADA-accessible. Bunkhouse Camping Lodge (bunkhouse): Check-in is 4 p.m., and check-out is 10 a.m. The camping lodge is available for rent from the first Friday in March through the first Sunday in December. Unlike most facilities, we reserve this lodge beginning January 1 rather than 11 months in advance. The transfer deadline and cancellation and pet fees are the same as those for cabins. • Linens are not provided; mattresses are narrow. Guests must bring all linens: sheets, pillowcases, blankets, towels, and cloths. • Maximum 14 people. • Up to six cars are allowed. Park in the Shelter 2 parking lot. • Two-night minimum. No weekly stay requirement. • No bathroom or kitchen. • Has air conditioning and heat. • Three rooms. Two sets of bunk-beds in two rooms and three sets of bunk-beds in a third room. Each room has screened windows and electrical outlets. • Use the group campground bathhouse for bathrooms and showers. • Camping Lodge is located near the park's group campground. • A covered porch runs the length of the building. • No fireplace. • No cooking facilities indoors. • There's a picnic table and a fire ring grill just outside. • Keep pets on a leash no longer than six feet when not in an enclosed area. Pets must be attended to at all times.

Most of the park's Little Mountain Trail System, 10 miles, is multi-use. Multi-use trails are open to hiking, cycling and horseback riding. The remaining trails, parts of the Little Mountain system, and all of the Stuart's Knob system are for pedestrian use only.

Unguarded swimming is allowed at the park’s designated swimming beach. Swimming elsewhere in the park is prohibited. Click here for park fees.

The 168-acre Fairy Stone Lake is great for family fishing and boating. Paddle this serene lake in your canoe or kayak. Boat rentals are available daily Memorial Day through Labor Day. Boat rentals may be unavailable because of inclement weather and other unforeseen circumstances. Ample pan-fish are just waiting to be caught, so it’s the perfect place to teach the kids fishing skills. For more serious anglers, the lake offers some good largemouth bass. Bluegill, crappie, catfish and October-stocked trout round out the park's lake fishing. Just up the road is Philpott Reservoir, which offers good largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing. It’s also a good lake for walleye. Fishing is allowed with a valid Virginia fishing license. Fishing licenses are sold in the park office. A fishing area is accessible to visitors with physical disabilities. A boat launch ramp is available. The use of gas-powered boats is prohibited here, but electric trolling motors are permitted. Gas-powered boats may be used at the Philpott Reservoir, 20 minutes from the park. Rowboats, paddleboats, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and canoes may be rented during the summer season. Whenever Watersports Self-Serve Kayak Rentals Single and tandem kayaks are available to rent for an expanded season through the Whenever Watersports app and kiosk. Find more details here.

The 168-acre Fairy Stone Lake is great for family fishing and boating. Paddle this serene lake in your canoe or kayak. Boat rentals are available daily Memorial Day through Labor Day. Boat rentals may be unavailable because of inclement weather and other unforeseen circumstances. Ample pan-fish are just waiting to be caught, so it’s the perfect place to teach the kids fishing skills. For more serious anglers, the lake offers some good largemouth bass. Bluegill, crappie, catfish and October-stocked trout round out the park's lake fishing. Just up the road is Philpott Reservoir, which offers good largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing. It’s also a good lake for walleye. Fishing is allowed with a valid Virginia fishing license. Fishing licenses are sold in the park office. A fishing area is accessible to visitors with physical disabilities. A boat launch ramp is available. The use of gas-powered boats is prohibited here, but electric trolling motors are permitted. Gas-powered boats may be used at the Philpott Reservoir, 20 minutes from the park. Rowboats, paddleboats, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and canoes may be rented during the summer season. Whenever Watersports Self-Serve Kayak Rentals Single and tandem kayaks are available to rent for an expanded season through the Whenever Watersports app and kiosk. Find more details here.

A state fishing license is usually required.

Accommodations: • Cabins 1 and 19 are ADA compliant. Cabins 18 and 20 have fairly level exterior entrances and are accessible if one step onto the porch can be negotiated. • The lodge is accessible. There is a ramp to the main entrance from paved parking spaces. One bedroom with a queen-sized bed is wheelchair accessible. One bathroom has a universally accessible shower and tall commode with handrails. There is a ramp to the kitchen area. The living room, dining room and kitchen are universally accessible. Other bedrooms are not accessible. • Yurt 3 is accessible. Facilities • The park office has a ramp for wheelchair access. • The conference center is accessible. Recreation areas • There is a universally accessible fishing area. • The playground is universally accessible. • Allied picnic shelters (3 and 4) and the restrooms for the shelters are accessible. Visitors using a wheelchair should exercise caution as many park trails are steep and uneven. • The paved Mountain View Trail is a good choice for those using a wheelchair.