Sweet Run State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $10 per vehicleAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- dcr.virginia.gov(540) 668-6230
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Portions of Legacy Loop Trail are closed until further notice. Please observe trail…Portions of Legacy Loop Trail are closed until further notice. Please observe trail signage. Gordon Pond Spur Trail is available as a route around… (more)
Portions of Legacy Loop Trail are closed until further notice. Please observe trail signage. Gordon Pond Spur Trail is available as a route around Gordon Pond
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Sweet Run State Park is a park in Loudoun County, about 6 miles west of Brunswick.
The park supports horseback riding, hiking, and picnicking.
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 | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
| Visitor center | Daily | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
8 a.m. to dusk.
The Visitor Center and Gift Shop is located at the Demory-Wortman House, near the park’s main entrance, and is open from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. every day of the week except Tuesday.
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 | $10 |
| Passenger Vehicle Parking and Admission Fees – Weekends (Apr–Oct*) | $10 |
| 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 | $20 |
| High Occupancy Vehicle and Bus Parking and Admission Fees – HOV 9–15 passengers Weekends Apr–Oct* | $20 |
| High Occupancy Vehicle and Bus Parking and Admission Fees – Buses 16 or more Year-Round | $40 |
Official wording
Passenger Vehicle Parking and Admission Fees – Standard: $10 Passenger Vehicle Parking and Admission Fees – Weekends (Apr–Oct*): $10 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: $20 High Occupancy Vehicle and Bus Parking and Admission Fees – HOV 9–15 passengers Weekends Apr–Oct*: $20 High Occupancy Vehicle and Bus Parking and Admission Fees – Buses 16 or more Year-Round: $40
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
OVERNIGHT FACILITIES
Sweet Run currently has no camping available. Hike-in, primitive campground is currently under development.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Horseback ridingHikingPicnicking
Trails
The property includes eleven miles of hiking and nine miles of equestrian trails along streams, through mature forest, meadows, and mountain-side terrain. Trails can be accessed from the park’s main entrance, as well as at the ends of Arnold Lane and Sawmill Lane. Equestrian parking is available in the Sawmill Access parking area only. Note: Creek crossings without bridges are required on Butterfly Alley, Bypass, Lower Sweet Run and Piney Run Trails
Swimming
None at this park.
Boating, paddling and fishing
The park offers hike-in fishing at Gordon Pond. Fishing requires an approximate 1-mile hike from the nearest parking area at the end of Arnold Lane. Parking is limited. All Virginia freshwater fishing regulations apply. A valid Virginia State fishing license, which can be purchased online or through local retailers, is required for those 16 and older. Fish species in the pond include sunfish, largemouth bass, and crappie. Wading and the use of flotation devices are prohibited. Caution should be used along the shoreline in the vicinity of the dam where sudden drop offs exist.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Playground
Recreation
- Horse 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
The trails are not ADA accessible. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located in the Interpretive Center.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 11661 Harpers Ferry Road
Hillsboro, VA 20132 - Nearest town
- Brunswick — about 6 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.2925, -77.7258
- Phone
- (540) 668-6230
- sweetrun@dcr.virginia.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Sweet Run State Park is located in Loudoun County, approximately four miles from Harpers Ferry, WV. From Route 7 west of Leesburg, take Route 9W (Charles Town Pike); after 10 miles, bear right onto Harpers Ferry Road (SR-671). Travel 5.6 miles and turn left into the park. From US-340, turn onto Harpers Ferry Road (SR-671) and travel two miles, then turn right into the park. The park address is 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132; Latitude 39.293534, Longitude -77.721184 Drive time: Northern Virginia, up to one and a half hours (the park is in Northern Virginia); D.C., over one hour; Richmond, two and a half hours; Tidewater/Norfolk/Virginia Beach, four hours; Roanoke, three and a half hours
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Virginia State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Jul 31, 2026
- Virginia State Parks 'Find a park' list (HTML, one 'Name (CODE)' link per park)
“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