Reservoir Park

Boat rentals are available on a seasonal basis weather and water conditions permitting, March through October.  Days and operating hours will vary. Reservoir Park offers single and tandem kayaks and stand up paddle boards, available on a first come, first serve basis.  We anticipate high volume on weekends and holiday and anticipate waitlists.  Renters must be at least 16 years old with a valid ID to rent watercraft.  Renters 12-15 years old must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years old in the same or separate boat.  Guests 11 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years old in a tandem kayak only. 

Enjoy a beautiful day on the placid waters of Beaverdam Reservoir. For a daily launch fee per vessel, or through the purchase of an annual shore launch pass per vessel, guests can launch their personal car top, hand carry or inflatable paddle craft and non-motorized boats.  Launch points are located at Reservoir Park, Mt. Hope Road and overflow at Reservoir Road. Small electric motors and hand carry boats are permitted.  However, the use of dollies or trailers to launch and parking of trailers is not permitted.  Lifejackets are required on the Beaverdam Reservoir.  Typical pool floats or tow-behind rafts are not permitted. Please see Reservoir Park’s About page for Boating Rules & Regulations and FAQ page to help you prepare for your adventure at Reservoir Park. 

Beaverdam Reservoir is part of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, fisheries management program. Studies are conducted each year with stocking programs implemented as needed.   Beaverdam Reservoir is home to species such as large mouth bass, catfish, carp and a variety of pan fish species.  To protect this drinking water source, we ask that all guests properly dispose of used fishing line, hooks, bait containers and trash prior to leaving the park.  Fishing is permitted from the water, the shoreline around the reservoir and the Crew Overlook Pier within Reservoir Park. Fishing from the pedestrian bridge and central pier located at the boat rental marina is prohibited.  Live bait, basic fishing equipment, snacks and drinks will be available seasonally for purchase at the boat rental marina. Please follow all Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources requirements for fishing.  View the most recent biologist management report.  

Reservoir Park offers a pedestrian only 8 mile loop trail and connection to Loudoun County’s Goose Creek Pointe Park trail.  Hiker’s are encouraged to access the trail system at Reservoir Park.  Additional trail access is located at Loudoun County’s Edgar Tillet Park, and Reservoir Road.  Please note that parking at Reservoir Road is roadside only and is very limited.  Bicycles are encouraged within Reservoir Park on all paved paths.  However, for the long term sustainability of the natural surface trail system, bicycles and motorized vehicles are not permitted on the natural surface trails.  Hiking trail maps are available through All Trails and QR codes linking to the trail map will be posted on trailheads and on trail markers.

View AllTrails map.

While Reservoir Park does not offer first come, first serve picnic areas, it does offer rental picnic pavilions perfect for family, friends and co-workers and also serve an important role in source water protection. Through their innovative butterfly roof design, the pavilions serve as rain catchers.  Water is captured and naturally filtered through bioretention basins before entering the reservoir, a vital source of drinking water for the community.  The pavilions include tables, grills and electricity.  The pavilions are available for all day rentals from 9:00am – 7pm or one hour prior to sunset, whichever comes first

 Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the park.

Pavilions will be available for rent beginning in Spring 2025.