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Colvin Run Stream Restoration Project at Lake Fairfax Park (Fall 2023 – Late Spring 2025)
The Lake Fairfax Carousel is currently out of service.

Spacious campsites that are both big-rig and tent friendly
Large group camping sites for groups up to 100 people
RV electrical hookups (30 and 50 amp)
Fresh water fill-up station (no water on sites)
Restrooms and showers, clean and convenient facilities
Hiking trails, miles of trails to explore natures beauty
The Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole waterpark with slides, flumes, sprays, showers, floatables and an interactive water playground.*
Relax with a day of freshwater fishing at Lake Fairfax**
Wi-Fi available at the registration office; please note there is no dedicated desk or workspace.
Pet friendly environment***
Picnic areas and grills. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring/grill combo
Proximity to attractions. Miles away from Metro, Wolf Trap and much more!

*The Water Mine water park is open Memorial Day though Labor Day. Additional fees apply.

**Fishing licenses are required. All state rules and regulations apply.

*** Dogs must be leashed at all times. Please clean up after your pet. Animals may not be left unattended.

Volunteer Opportunites for Campground Hosts are available! Campground Hosts serve as a "live-in" host for a four (4) week period.

Type	Electric	Weekday Rate	Weekend/Holiday Rate
Regular Campsite	No Electric	$32	$37
Regular Campsite	20/30 Amp	$40	$44
Regular Campsite	20/30/50 Amp	$50	$55
Dump Station Use (non-campers)	N/A	$28 per use	$28 per use
Small Group Camping (Flex Sites, up to 18 people)	No Electric	$126	$162
Small Group Camping (Flex Sites, up to 18 people)	20 Amp Electric	$136	$177
Large Group Camping (First 20 people)-	Hilltop-No Electric Forest 1-No Electric Forest 2-No Electric	$140	$180
Large Group Camping (Additional people)	No Electric	$7 per person over 20	$9 per person over 20

Notes:

Weekend/Holiday rates apply Friday–Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day (2-night minimum stay required on holidays).
Dump station use is complimentary for registered campers.
Large group site fees include the first 20 people; additional guests are charged per person.
For reservations and assistance, call 703-471-5414

Cancellations/Changes more than 60 days before arrival can be made without charge by calling the park office
Cancellations/Changes 14-59 days before arrival will incur a $25 processing fee
Cancellations 2-13 days before arrival will incur a $25 processing fee and forfeiture of the first night's stay
Cancellations 2 days or less before arrival will incur a $25 processing fee and forfeiture of the first two night's stay

Tent and Group camping is open April 1-November 30 only. Tent camping is prohibited during off-season.
Click here for a list of camping rules and regulations.
Pursuant to Virginia Code § 10.1-1142, camp fires are prohibited between 12 a.m. - 4 p.m. from February 1 through April 30.
No outside firewood is permitted to be used or stored on FCPA property. Only wood bought at FCPA campgrounds is permitted to be used or stored on FCPA property

Our campground is a non-residential campground and has maximum stay restrictions. These restrictions include:
- A maximum of 14 consecutive nights (April 1 to November 30 or "In Season").
- A maximum of 28 consecutive nights (December 1 to March 31 or “Off Season”).
- Four (4) nights off-site required between visits.

Metrorail is the quick and easy way to get to the attractions in D.C., suburban Maryland and Alexandria.
From Lake Fairfax Park, the closest metro stop is the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station
1862 Wiehle Avenue, Reston, VA 20190
Please note, public transportation is not available from the campgrounds.

Volunteer Opportunities for Campground Hosts are available! Campground Hosts serve as a "live-in" host for a four (4) week period.