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The following PARK AUTHORITY RULES apply to the conduct within all NVRPA campgrounds. Campgrounds are to be used in a manner providing for the safety and enjoyment of all. Violation of any of theses rules may subject the violator to ejection from the park.

   
 
1.
  Campgrounds are restricted to use by family and individual campers only for the purpose of recreational, non-residential overnight accommodations.
 
2.
  Campers must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to register for a campsite.
 
3.
  Organized youth group camping is restricted to areas designated for that purpose.
 
4.
  Groups of individuals or families involving ten (10) or more campsites require express written permission of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority to use the campground.
 
5.
  All campers must register with park personnel, showing valid ID, and pay the appropriate fee, or must register and pay according to posted drop box procedures, prior to occupying a campsite.
 
6.
  Only registered campers and their guest may use the camping facilities.
 
7.
  A single camping stay may not exceed fourteen (14) consecutive days. All campers must vacate a campsite for a minimum period of four (4) consecutive days between single camping stays.
 
8.
  Campsites are limited to one (1) camping vehicle or travel trailer and two (2) tents or canopies per site.  Camping or sleeping in the cab or bed of a truck, automobile or on the ground without a tent is prohibited.
 
9.
  A maximum of two (2) motorized vehicles per campsite is permitted.
 
10.
  All motorized vehicles and trailers must be parked in established paved, or graveled parking areas at the site or at remote locations designated for general parking.
 
11.
  Campsites are limited to seven (7) campers per site per night. An additional fee will be charged for campsites with more than four (4) people.
 
12.
  Service and commercial vehicles, tractors and construction equipment are not permitted in the campground.
 
13.
  Campers must check out by 11:00 am on the date of their departure. An additional nightly fee may be applied to late checkouts. Check-in time for campers with reservations is anytime after 1:00 pm.
 
14.
  Campground dumping stations are for the sole use of registered campers.
 
15.
  Upon departure, campers must collect all trash from their campsite and deposit in campground dumpsters. Leaving trash or partially burned trash in the fire ring is prohibited.
 
16.
  Campers less than sixteen (16) years of age must be supervised by a guardian eighteen (18) years of age or older.
 
17.
  Guest of registered campers must pay the appropriate park entrance fee and must vacate the park no later than dark, or approximately thirty (30) minutes after sunset.
 
18.
  Campers must observe quiet hours between 10 pm and 7 am.
 
19.
  Pet shall not be left unattended in the campground.
 
20.
  Campfires are permitted only within existing steel fire rings. Grills are for charcoal use only.
 
21.
  Cutting of trees and collecting of downed wood is prohibited.
 
22.
  Campfires are not to be left unattended. Fire must be extinguished before retiring for the night or departing the campsite.
 
23.
  Profanity and abusive language or behavior is prohibited.
 
24.
  Conduct that may endanger the welfare of any person is strictly prohibited.
 
25.
  The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority Assumes no responsibility for personal property.
 
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   Alcohol beverages are prohibited by state law in all regional parks.