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Fairy Stone State Park
State Park Information
Fairy Stone State Park
967 Fairystone Lake Drive
Stuart, 24171-9588
State Park Overview
Camping
Trails
Picnicking
Picnic areas include drinking water and restroom facilities. Picnic shelters are also available on a reservation or first-come, first-served basis by calling the Reservations Center. The playground has been upgraded to provide appropriate play equipment for small children. Parking and swimming fees are not included in shelter rental.
Fairy Stone State Park Picnic Shelters
Four shelters are available for rent. They can be rented from 8 a.m. to dark (all day), or 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. to dark (half day). Please note the hour in between for half day rental times.
Per car parking fee Standard car parking fee.
Cancellation policy No refund within 14 days before reserved date. Before then, theres a cancellation fee.
Shelter Amenities
Shelter 1 Shelter can accommodate 75 people under the shelter. No restrooms portable toilet only. Overlooks part of the lake, but there is no flat area for games. Features lights, large grill and a fireplace in each end of the shelter. No electrical outlets available.
Shelter 2 Shelter can accommodate 75 people under the shelter. Restroom is approximately 500 ft from shelter. Large parking area and level area for games. Features electrical outlets, one large grill, lights and a fireplace in each end of shelter.
Shelter 3 Also known as Allied Block Shelter. Shelter can accommodate 75 people under the shelter. Handicapped accessible. Creek runs in front of shelter horseshoe pit in area, but guests must bring their own horseshoes. Features electrical outlets, lights, one large grill and a handicapped accessible bathroom.
Shelter 4 Also known as Allied Pole Shelter. Shelter can accommodate 75 people under the shelter. Handicapped accessible. No bathroom in this shelter, but adjacent shelter (#3) has a bathroom. Creek runs in front of shelter horseshoe pit in area, but guests must bring their own horseshoes. Features electrical outlets, lights, one large grill, handicapped accessible bathrooms - adjacent shelter (#3).
Group shelter Shelter accommodates 50 under roof. Park supplies are stored here so dont be suprised by interruptions from the park maintenance crew. Two standard size grills, limited parking (no more than 30 vehicles). Has lights, bathroom and level area for games.
Boating
A boat launch ramp is available for non-gasoline powered boats. Gasoline-powered boats are allowed on the Philpott Reservoir, which is within a 20-minute drive from the park. In addition, rowboats, paddleboats and canoes are available for rent during the summer season.
Boats may be rented on weekends, weather permitting, in April, May, September and October.
Swimming
Fishing and Hunting
Fishing is allowed with a valid Virginia fishing license on the 168-acre lake. A fishing area is accessible to visitors with physical disabilities.
Approximately half the parks acreage is open to hunting. Theres a 5,000-acre quality deer management area next to the park.
History of the Area
In the late 1920s various groups across the commonwealth began working towards the establishment of state parks in Virginia. It wasnt until 1933, however, with the establishment of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) that the state was able to begin building such a system. At that time, six areas were acquired, including Fairy Stone. Roanoke newspaper publisher Julius B. Fishburn donated the 4,868 acre site, making it the largest of the six original parks and
one of the largest to this day.
The CCC provided the labor and materials for the construction of the park from 1933 until the CCC camp was removed in the spring of 1941. Roads, trails, picnic areas, cabins - restaurant, bathhouse, dam and sanitation system are all part of the original CCC construction. Their handiwork is still evident in the parks log cabins.
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