Falling Spring Falls State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dcr.virginia.gov(540) 862-8100
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Alleghany County, about 6 miles north of Covington, Falling Spring Falls State Park covers about 28 acres.
Pets
'Pets are welcome in most outdoor areas of our parks.' 'Leashes may be no longer than 6 feet.' 'Pets are not permitted in yurts.' 'There is a $20 additional nightly charge per pet for cabin stays. There is no additional charge for pets in campgrounds.'
Statewide rule from Virginia's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
'A parking fee is required to enter most Virginia State Parks.' False Cape, Natural Bridge, Sailor's Creek Battlefield, Staunton River Battlefield and Southwest Virginia Museum do not charge parking, but Natural Bridge and Southwest Virginia Museum charge admission.
Statewide fee rule from Virginia's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Virginia park passes
- Naturally Yours Passport — $85. Parking and admission for 12 months to all State Parks (admission for up to 4 at Natural Bridge and Southwest Virginia Museum) Details
- Senior Naturally Yours Passport — $40. Parking and admission for 12 months, age 62+ Details
- Naturally Yours Passport for Boaters/Equestrians — $180. Parking plus boat-launch / horse-trailer fees for 12 months Details
- Senior Naturally Yours Passport for Boaters/Equestrians — $145. As above, age 62+ Details
From the Virginia state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Virginia State Parks reservation system (reservevaparks.com)
- Phone
- 800-933-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Getting there
- Address
- US-220
Hot Springs, VA 24445 - Nearest town
- Covington — about 6 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.8677, -79.9478
- Phone
- (540) 862-8100
- Douthat@dcr.virginia.gov
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
To reach Falling Spring Falls from I-64, take Exit 16A for US-220 North toward Clifton Forge. Follow US-220 North for approximately 12 miles, passing through the town of Covington. Continue heading north on US-220 for another 5 miles, and Falling Spring Falls will be on your left. To get to Falling Spring Falls from Douthat State Park, travel Northbound on VA-629 (State Park Road). Follow VA-629 until it intersects with US-220, then turn right to head north on US-220. Continue on US-220 for about 15 miles.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Virginia State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Jun 11, 2026
- Virginia State Parks 'Find a park' list (HTML, one 'Name (CODE)' link per park)
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology