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Which national parks in Virginia need a reservation

Virginia has 1 national park in this catalog: Shenandoah National Park.

None of Virginia's national parks in this catalog require a timed-entry permit to drive in.

What people usually mean by a reservation in Virginia is a hike permit, a campground, or one road. Those bookings keep their own scope.

National parks in Virginia

What actually needs booking in Virginia

Sourced bookings at Virginia national parks
ParkDrive-in reservationOther bookingsPark page
Shenandoah National ParkNot requiredOld Rag Mountain Tickets, Shenandoah National Park Backcountry Permits, and 4 campgroundsTimed entry and tours

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Common questions

Which national parks in Virginia need a reservation?

No sourced park in Virginia requires a timed-entry permit to drive in. Hike permits, campgrounds, and single-road bookings are a separate system.

Do you need a reservation to enter a national park in Virginia?

No timed-entry permit is required to drive into the Virginia national parks in this catalog.