Lodging at the State Military Reservation
SMR guests will notice an ongoing construction presence through 2026. However, restrictions during prior construction years will be reduced this year. For personal safety please note and ensure your adherence to the following guidance.
- SMR is an active work zone with construction traffic. Please be alert for construction vehicles entering and exiting the Post and traveling along SMR’s roads. Do not walk/run on roads with earbuds.
- Do not enter work zones marked by orange fencing or barriers.
- Please do not disturb the grass restoration areas or other environmental protections.
- SMR Beach is only open to Virginia National Guard Personnel, Authorized Cottage Guests, and Post Customers when not in use for official training maneuvers (SMR Operations/Lodging Program will provide training/event notifications).
- SMR Beach will ONLY be Accessed by an authorized licensed motor vehicle on Rifle Range Road to the Beach Parking Lot because of CVOW Construction traffic and the condition of the Range Road.
- The usage of skateboards, scooters, and hover boards are NOT allowed on SMR.
- Guests with RVs, campers, boats, and utility trailers MUST gain approval PRIOR to arrival from SMR HQ Operations. Please call 757-493-3121 for approval and for parking instructions, Mon – Fri 0800-1600.
- Adherence to the SMR Post Commander and TAG’s Command Policy Letters are mandatory for all guests. Examples: Post Parking, Electric Vehicles, Alcohol and Tobacco, Inclement Weather, Physical Training (Official use only), and Serious Incident Reporting (Official use only).
Due to the reduction of construction in 2026 we are removing some restrictions. The restrictions lifted are as follows:
- Freshwater and Saltwater fishing is allowed, with a valid Virginia freshwater and saltwater fishing permit.
- Lake Christine is open for recreational use, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and boating (less than 16’ no gas motors). Exception: No swimming allowed and no fishing from C110 & C99 piers unless you are renting those units.
- Bicycling and walking on Post are allowed. Exception: no bicycling and walking on Rifle Range Road to and from beach.