Sky Meadows State Park Campground Description

The land for this park was donated in 1975 by Paul Mellon of Upperville to the Commonwealth of Virginia. It consisted of 1,132 acres. The name Sky Meadows came from former owner Sir Robert Hadow, who named the property "Skye Farm" after an island in Scotland. A 248-acre corridor between the park and U.S. Rt. 50 containing 3 miles of the Appalachian Trail was added in 1987. In 1988 Mellon donated another 462 acres. This area has been developed into an equestrian staging and bridle trail area. Just an hour's drive from Washington, D.C., Sky Meadows State Park in Clarke and Fauquier counties, offers a peaceful getaway on the eastern side of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Rich in history, the park has rolling pastures and woodlands, scenic vistas and provides a look into a bygone era. The park also has access to the Appalachian Trail and a primitive hike-in campground, as well as picnicking, hiking and riding trails, interpretive programs and a visitor center/gift shop. Size: 1,862 acres.

Sky Meadows State Park Campground Services

Within Facility, Camp Store, Camping, Camping - Primitive, Hike-in, Facilities for the Disabled, Fishing, Freshwater, Gift/Souvenir Shop, Group Camping, Group Camping - Primitive, Hike-in, Hiking Trail, Historical Programs, Information Center, Nature Program, Parking, Picnic Shelters, Picnicking, Toilet, Flush, Toilet, Pit/Vault, Trails - Bridle, Trails-Universally Accessible, Visitor Center

Sky Meadows State Park Campground Alerts

Notice for CampersLEAVE YOUR FIREWOOD AT HOME!!A firewood quarantine has been established for the following localities: counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Louden, and Prince William; and the entire cities of Alexandria, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park. It is unlawful to transport firewood from these localities. In general, firewood can harbor insect pests under the bark and in the wood. The transport of infested firewood has been identified as a leading cause in the introduction of harmful forest insects into un-infested forest areas. Help us keep our state parks pest free by leaving your firewood at home.

Sky Meadows State Park Campground Directions

Sky Meadows State Park 11012 EDMONDS LANE Delaplane VA 20144-1710 The park is less than two miles south of Paris, Va., via U.S. Route 50 to Route 17 South; or seven miles north of I-66, Exit 23 on Route 17 North. The park entrance is on State Route 710.