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York River State Park

Source check recorded in supplied data: · Not a firsthand visit

Leash rules
Virginia State Parks: pets leashed or confined; leash no longer than 6 feet; supervised; clean up. Park trail guide: pets in enclosed areas or on leash ≤6 ft. Not allowed in public buildings, food service, designated swimming areas (YRSP has no designated swimming areas).
Seasonal / access limits
Day-use park; open year-round with hours 8 a.m.–dusk. Boat rentals may be seasonal/unavailable (park notice: not offering boat rentals this season as of page check).
Fees
Parking: York River $5 weekdays / $5 weekends (passenger vehicle) per DCR parking fees effective 5/21/2026. Croaker Landing: parking plus $3 launch/pier fee. HOV/bus rates higher on fee table.
Parking
Self-pay/contact station year-round. Address: 9801 York River Park Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188. Croaker Landing separate fee area.
Hours
Park open 8 a.m. to dusk. Visitor center/office/gift shop generally 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (may close for staffing/training).

What the supplied sources establish

The details above reproduce this place’s supplied research record. “No fee stated” does not mean a fee has been confirmed as zero.

Policy sources

  1. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/york-river
  2. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/parking-fees
  3. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/pets
  4. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/document/data/trail-guide-yorkriver.pdf

Research-based, not a firsthand visit. Re-check linked policies before leaving. UNKNOWN means the supplied sources do not establish a detail.