It is helpful to carry a cell phone and a whistle and/or other noise maker, and identification such as name, phone number, pertinent medical information-all are very important in case of an emergency.Stay to the right and alert others by saying “on your left” when passing.Be considerate of adjacent property owners and do not use their property for trail access without permission. Going off of the trail can damage the environment, threaten wildlife and accelerate erosion. If you wear earphones, inserting only one earpiece is suggested so that you’ll be able to hear if another user is on the trail behind you. Stay alert, be aware of your surroundings and know which trail you’re using.Loose dogs can be hazardous to other users. Pets must be secured by a collar and a chain, cord or leash no longer than 8 feet in length, and the pet must be under the owner’s complete and immediate control at all times.Children under the age of 12 must be supervised at all times by a parent, or a guardian at least 16 years old.Refer to the Public Facilities Rules and Regulations (PDF) for additional rules not listed below. Observe all posted rules and regulations. Primitive camping is offered September through mid-May, allowing for a better primitive experience. Fees are $50/night/group for James City County and Williamsburg residents and $75/night/group for nonresidents. The maximum group size is 75 campers and reservations must be made at least 14 days in advance. The camping area is designated as a primitive camping area which means there’s no water, electricity, restroom building (porta johns are provided), showers, picnic tables, grills, fire rings or trash cans in the camping area. Primitive CampingĪ portion of Upper County Park’s wooded area is available for youth groups, high school age and younger, whom are associated with nonprofit organizations such as boy scouts, girl scouts, 4-H clubs and church groups interested in tent camping. Use of tents larger than 16’x16’, inflatables, generators, petting zoos or any amusement attraction, towable smoker/grill or fryers, or other large equipment will require a Special Park Use Permit and additional fees, and approval will be based on date, size, scope of the event and any conflicts the event may have on public usage of the park. Tents must be anchored per manufacturer’s recommendations, with tie downs marked in a noticeable manner and may not be combined with other tents. Single, free standing tents, up to 16’x16’, are permitted in open space within the park, but not permitted within 100’ of picnic shelters, the playgrounds, sports courts, parking lot or pedestrian trails. Litter bags are available and guests should use only what they need while using the trail. Owners are responsible for removing dog waste. Dogs must be under complete and immediate control of owners at all times and must be on a leash no longer than 8 feet. Upper County Park is a dog-friendly park. Upper County Park Primitive Group Camping Request Form (PDF).Public Facilities Rules & Regulations (PDF).Annual Instructional Class Park Use Permit (PDF).Visit our Park Fees page for more information about reserving shelter space. Visit our Pool Hours & Fees page for more information about pool hours and purchasing pool passes. The park amenities include 2 playgrounds, 3 shelters, outdoor pool, walking and mountain bike trails, basketball courts, sand volleyball court, primitive camping and lots of open space. This 56-acre park is located in the northern portion of James City County.
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