High Bridge Trail State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $5 per vehicleAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- dcr.virginia.gov(434) 480-5835
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure The River Road bridge in Farmville, that connects the downtown section of trail to the…The River Road bridge in Farmville, that connects the downtown section of trail to the High Bridge, will be rebuilt. This will close the trail from… (more)
The River Road bridge in Farmville, that connects the downtown section of trail to the High Bridge, will be rebuilt. This will close the trail from Main Street heading east to Osborne Road through November.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Prince Edward County, in Farmville, High Bridge Trail State Park covers about 1,288 acres.
Popular activities here are horseback riding, biking, hiking, and picnicking. Its trail network totals roughly 40 miles, according to the park.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Visitor center | Daily | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Dawn - dusk.
The High Bridge Station Visitor Center and gift shop is located at 1466 Camp Paradise Road near High Bridge and is open daily from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
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
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Passenger Vehicle Parking and Admission Fees – Standard | $5 |
| Passenger Vehicle Parking and Admission Fees – Weekends (Apr–Oct*) | $5 |
| Boat Launch and Equestrian Fees – In addition to Daily Parking Fee Year-Round Per Trailer – Equestrian | $4 · day |
| High Occupancy Vehicle and Bus Parking and Admission Fees – HOV 9–15 passengers Standard | $13 |
| High Occupancy Vehicle and Bus Parking and Admission Fees – HOV 9–15 passengers Weekends Apr–Oct* | $13 |
| High Occupancy Vehicle and Bus Parking and Admission Fees – Buses 16 or more Year-Round | $30 |
Official wording
Passenger Vehicle Parking and Admission Fees – Standard: $5 Passenger Vehicle Parking and Admission Fees – Weekends (Apr–Oct*): $5 Boat Launch and Equestrian Fees – In addition to Daily Parking Fee Year-Round Per Trailer – Equestrian: $4 High Occupancy Vehicle and Bus Parking and Admission Fees – HOV 9–15 passengers Standard: $13 High Occupancy Vehicle and Bus Parking and Admission Fees – HOV 9–15 passengers Weekends Apr–Oct*: $13 High Occupancy Vehicle and Bus Parking and Admission Fees – Buses 16 or more Year-Round: $30
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.
Camping
Camping None in the park, however nearby Bear Creek Lake, Holliday Lake and Twin Lakes state parks have camping options available for reservation.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
Cabins None in the park, however nearby Bear Creek Lake and Twin Lakes state parks do have cabins available for reservation.
Things to do
BikingHorseback ridingHikingPicnicking
Trails
The linear park has more than 40 miles of hiking, bicycle and bridle trails. High Bridge Trail, a recognized National Recreation Trail, itself is over 32 miles long, with numerous additional biking and hiking trails adjacent to it. Click here for information about trail etiquette. Hiking - Camp Paradise, Reusch-Sanford, Smyth, Spur Line and Spur Line Connector trails offer a variety of unique hiking experiences and are directly accessible from High Bridge Trail with easy to moderate difficulty. Biking - Burnside, Deering and Early trails total 5.5 miles and offer fun and challenging single-track mountain biking. The Smyth Trail allows for biking and hiking. Here's a map of those trails.
Swimming
None at this park.
Boating and paddling
High Bridge Trail parallels and crosses over sections of the Appomattox River. In addition to largemouth and smallmouth bass, the Appomattox is home to the Kentucky spotted bass and numerous other freshwater species. Access to the river is limited. Nearby Twin Lakes and Holliday Lake state parks offer other fishing and overnight accommodations.
Fishing
High Bridge Trail parallels and crosses over sections of the Appomattox River. In addition to largemouth and smallmouth bass, the Appomattox is home to the Kentucky spotted bass and numerous other freshwater species. Access to the river is limited. Nearby Twin Lakes and Holliday Lake state parks offer other fishing and overnight accommodations.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Parking
Recreation
- Horse trails
Accessibility
- Accessible trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible trails
The trail and parking lots are accessible. Lots at High Bridge Station, Elam, Prospect, River Road and Tuggle have handicapped parking spots. Vault toilets and bathrooms at both High Bridge Station and Farmville are accessible. Rangers at the park offer accessibility tours throughout the year to help disabled persons access High Bridge. Reservations are required. Call 434-480-5835 or email highbridgetrail@dcr.virginia.gov.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1466 Camp Paradise Road
Rice, VA 23966 - Nearest town
- Farmville
- Coordinates
- 37.3045, -78.3909
- Phone
- (434) 480-5835
- highbridgetrail@dcr.virginia.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
High Bridge Trail traverses Cumberland, Nottoway and Prince Edward Counties and the towns of Burkeville, Farmville, Pamplin City, Prospect and Rice. The address listed above is for mail. Entrances - Parking availability: • Rice - 642 Rice's Depot Road, 1/4-mile off U.S. 460 at Rice, near trail milepost 3.5E* • High Bridge Station - 1466 Camp Paradise Road, Rice; 3.2 miles off 460/Aspen Hill Road in Rice, near trail milepost 0.5E* • River Road - 555 River Road, 3 miles off N. Main Street in Farmville, near trail milepost 1W* • Municipal lots in Farmville where the trail intersects with Main Street near trail milepost 4.5W • Tuggle - 4525 Hardtimes Road, Prospect; off U.S. 460 and near U.S. 15 North, near trail milepost 10.5W* • Prospect - 187 Prospect Road, off U.S. 460 at Prospect, near trail milepost 13W* • Elam - Off U.S. 460 at Sulphur Springs Road near trail milepost 18W* • Pamplin – Off U.S. 460 on 1779 Pamplin Road at trail milepost 21.9W* * Pay lots. You may use cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express at self-pay lots. Restroom Facilities: • Piney Grove – Vault Toilet – Mile Marker 6.5 E – Located .9 miles west from Moran Road. • Rice – Vault Toilet – Mile Marker 3.5 E – Located on the east side of the parking lot. • High Bridge Station – Vault Toilet and Flush Toilets – near Mile Marker .5 E – Located at the High Bridge Station parking lot. • River Road – Vault Toilet – Mile Marker 1.0 W – Located down the path, behind the electric substation. • Main Street, Downtown Farmville – Flush Toilets (owned and maintained by the Town of Farmville) – Located on the High Bridge Plaza. • Tuggle – Vault Toilet – Mile Marker 10.5 W – Located just east of the Tuggle parking lot. • Prospect – Vault Toilet –Mile Marker 14.0 W – Located on the east side of the Prospect parking lot. • Heights School – Vault Toilet – Mile Marker 20.5 W • Pamplin – Portajohn – Mile Marker 21.9 W – Located at the parking lot at 1779 Pamplin Road.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Virginia State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 24, 2026
- Virginia State Parks 'Find a park' list (HTML, one 'Name (CODE)' link per park)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: High Bridge at High Bridge Trail State Park.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Mark Turner
“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