That wouldn't be a huge issue for me.

I think a lot of MD parks do, as well.

25x35' Gazebo with a 50 person capacity and double grill that is literally ON the Occoquan river. Pretty cool.

VA cops might pull you over for that.

the no booze thing would be a damper but most of us driving distances probably wont drink too much. i was thinking about stayin at my cousins in Alexandria VA since it's close to pretty much anywhere you guys decide on having this.


haha in your pants?? :shakes head:

Someone should try to find something in Eastern MD on the salt water, though. That would be cool.

how about Caledon Natural Area State Park. isnt that in MD? or is that VA

these are pretty cheap too. just checking the surroundings now.

Fees and Seasons

That's south of most of us in Stafford VA. Not sure what facilities they have. And it's a PITA to reserve with the State. The Regional parks are much easier to work with.

There is Leesylvania State Park. Right on the water and has 4 large picnic shelters for rent. About 22 miles from Fairfax, and not far off of 95.

Leesylvania State Park

just doin reasearch since i'm kinda bored at work.


even though these are all state parks, here is a list of the state parks in VA with picnic shelters

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Here's the Gazebo in Occoquan that I am looking at.

Reservations

You can kind of tell how it's in a wooded area that juts out onto the river.

Also an option. Haven't been there in forever.

Maybe the weekend of the 21st or 28th of July? Burke Lake does have some nice spots and I haven't been to Leesylvania State Park in years.

I'll be in Las Vegas on the 28th. I'm not bringing crabs from Vegas over night.

I think 21st or the saturday before that are the best dates in July. Gives us some lead time and probably isn't too late in the month to interfere with most of our travels.