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Shenandoah National Park
Alcohol Policy
 
In general, alcohol is permitted in Shenandoah National Park by persons over 21 years of age. Open containers of alcohol are not allowed in motor vehicles. The park superintendent has established the following closures:

Alcohol is prohibited in all park and concession buildings except:

  • Employee housing
  • Concessions operated tap rooms and restaurants
  • In developed campgrounds by registered campers
  • In developed picnic areas

Alcohol is prohibited in all parking areas, pullouts and overlooks on the Skyline Drive between the North Entrance at mile 0 to mile 4. Alcohol is prohibited in the Lower Rapidan area. This includes:

  • Rapidan River Trail.
  • Along the RapidanRiver from the eastern boundary of the Virginia State Game Area to the Park boundary near Graves Mill.
  • The corridors on and within view of the Rapidan Fire Road from the eastern boundary of the Virginia State Area to the park boundary near Blakey Ridge.
Two National Park Service biologists study vegetation in Big Meadows in Shenandoah National Park.  

Did You Know?
Shenandoah National Park is an outdoor laboratory that helps scientists study the effects of our activities on the environment. To learn more, click on Science and Nature.
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Last Updated: July 18, 2007 at 11:02 EST