Gloucester County, Virginia

DRIVING DIRECTIONS-

From Saluda in Middlesex County (49 minutes):

• Take US Rt 17 S into Gloucester County (21.8 m)
• Take a LEFT onto Rt 614, Feather Bed Ln (6 m)
• Take a LEFT into The Corduroy (.4)
• Continue onto Rt 614, The Bay Cottage Ln (404 ft)
• Continue onto The Corduroy (434 ft)
• Slight LEFT onto Lands End Rd (.5 m)
• 1st RIGHT onto Whittaker Drive (.2 m)
• Turn LEFT onto the driveway and follow for about .1 miles to the Main House Area

As a visitor of lands managed by the MP-PAA, the following rules are designed to protect the land the natural environment, to ensure the health and safety of visitors, and promote pleasant and rewarding outdoor experiences for all visitors. State Conservation Officers are empowered to enforce state regulations that some of these rules are taken from.

Please remember to be careful! Each MP-PAA tract has its own set of rules.

Management Plans and MP-PAA Policy

• The MP-PAA develops a variety of management plans for use and conservation purposes. Management Plans are available for viewing at www.virginiacoastalaccess.net. The MP-PA Board of Directors may and at any time amend plans or develop new policy. It is the responsibility of the MP-PAA user to make an honest attempt to understand the rule and management practices of the MP-PAA.

Day Use and Camping

• As a general rule, MP-PAA lands are open from dawn to dusk for public use. Some MP-PAA AA lands are managed as limited access. MP-PAA lands are used by a variety of user groups and as such the reasonability of co-using lands rests with the pubic using the site. Please be courteous of other MP-PAA users. During hunting seasons, some MP-PAA lands are open for public hunting.
• As a general rule, camping is not permitted on lands managed by the MP-PAA; however there are special exceptions. Please contact MP-PAA land manager to discuss.
• If special permission is granted for camping, camp only in those places specifically marked or provided. 
• At least one person must occupy a camping area during the first night after camping equipment has been set up, unless permission has otherwise been granted by the MP-PAA land manager.
• Do not leave camping equipment unattended on MP-PAA lands for more than 24 hours without permission from the MP-PAA land manager. The MP-PAA is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal property.
• Use picnic sites, swimming beaches, and other day use areas only between the hours of sun up and sun down.
• Recreation sites can be used only for recreation purposes.
• Remove all personal property and trash when leaving.

Good Neighbor Relations

• Property lines are not always marked and forest property owners – federal, state and private – are often intermingled. Each visitor is responsible for knowing where they are and are complying with the landowner’s rules and restrictions.

Ethics and Responsibility

• The future of recreation, privileges on MP-PAA lands depend on how users behave in the field, and how they present themselves to others. Consider how your actions reflect on yourself and the outdoor recreation community in general.

Access

• Visitors may not be provided year round access. Users understand that access and use may be restricted or closed at various times and places by the MP-PAA; In order to minimize conflict between recreation users, seasonal restrictions may be placed on certain uses in certain areas. Public use is allowed during daylight hours only. No nighttime activities are allowed without specific authorization.

Operation of Vehicles

• As a general rule, motorized vehicles are not permitted on land managed by the MP-PAA. The intention is to keep MP-PAA lands natural. Please park in designated parking areas.
• If motorized vehicles are allowed, please utilize designed roads.
• ATVs are not permitted on MP-PAA lands.
• When operating any king of vehicle, do not damage the land and vegetation, or disturb wildlife. If possible, avoid unpaved roads or trails when they are wet or muddy.
• Non-motorized off road bikes are permissible.
• Do not block, restrict or interfere with the use of roads, trails or gates.

Roads and Gates

• Under certain terms and conditions, motor vehicles use of roads will be restricted to those roads open to public use. Visitors must comply with all posted signs and all gates and roads must be kept clear at all times and passable for MP-PAA staff. Do not park in front of gates or in roads.
• Some roads may be closed during specific times of the year for the safety of visitors.
• Violations of road closures can be cause for termination of access privileges.