Lodging at the State Military Reservation
 

The TAG has authorized the Post Commander to lift access restrictions at SMR for unofficial guests for lodging programs rental.
 
Effective, 1 October 2024, the Post Commander will grant access to SMR for the purpose of lodging rental to all authorized official and unofficial guests.
 
Due to ongoing construction, access to SMR will be granted with restrictions.  All guests must adhere to these restrictions or access to SMR may be revoked, reservations cancelled with no refund, and guests required to exit SMR.

  • Beach day passes are not authorized for FY25 due to Post Construction

 

  • Access to/from SMR Beach (beach parking area) is by an authorized motor vehicle ONLY (car/truck/SUV). No walking or running to beach.

 

  • Minors must be accompanied by an adult while on SMR Post.

 

  • No skateboards, scooters, hoverboards, etc. usage allowed on SMR.

 

  • Guests with RVs, campers, boats, trailers, golfcarts, etc. MUST gain approval from SMR HQ Operations PRIOR to bringing onto/arriving on Post. Please call 757-493-3121 for parking guidance, after SMR HQ Operations approval is granted.

 
Adherence to the SMR POST and TAG’s Command Policy Letters is mandatory:

  • Post Parking

  • Electric Vehicles

  • Alcohol

  • Tobacco

  • Inclement Weather

  • Civilian Children and Animals in the Workplace

  • Physical Training (Official use only)

  • Serious Incident Reporting (Official use only)

  • ETC.

(Please remember that SMR is a State Military Installation, and the above list is just a sample of applicable policies to follow.)

SMR Lodging Quick Links

SMR Lodging Contact Information

Lodging Office
Lodging Manager: 757-493-3127
Front Desk: 757-493-3126
Main Reservation Line: 757-493-3125
SMRLodgingprogram@gmail.com (reservations)

Lodging Office Hours of Operations
Monday- Sunday 7 am- 3:30 pm
Unless otherwise posted, after hours keys pickup is at the front gate upon request.

GPS Address
1293 South Birdneck Road
Virginia Beach Virginia 

Mailing Address
203 Red Horse Drive
ATTN: Billeting, Bldg 13
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451

SMR Lodging Photos

SMR Access

The State Military Reservation’s (SMR) primary mission is as a training facility. Because of training and ongoing long-term construction projects, we have a limited access policy. The SMR gym, beach and fishing access are only open to the following:

  • Current members, employees and retirees of the Virginia Army National Guard, Virginia Air National Guard, Virginia Defense Force, and Virginia Department of Military Affairs (Government issued ID or proof of status is required)
  • Unit personnel from any component conducting approved training at SMR
  • Guests with valid reservations to stay in SMR Cottages, Trailers, Apartments or Billeting
For Approval to use State Fishing Permits on SMR, please contact SMR Operations at 757-493-3121.