Sky Meadows State Park

Delaplane, Virginia
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Ownership: State Government
Official website: dcr.virginia.gov
Posted by: MountainMan on December 15, 2005

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. In 1988 Mellon donated another 486 acres. This area has been developed into an equestrian staging and bridle trail area. Just an hours 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 in the historic Mount Bleak House.

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Directions

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.

Activities

Camping, nature and history programs, hiking, equestrian trails

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Services

Primitive camping (2/3 mile hike-in), hiking trails, equestrian trails

Reservation info

Call 800-933-7275 or on the web, go here.

Fees

See official website for most current camping fees.

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+ distances are approximate and based on US zip code

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