Park Trail Maps
Virginia State Parks offer pre-printed maps that include park facilities and
trails. Parks with more extensive trail systems also offer a separate Facilities Guide and Trail Guide.
Additionally, we offer geo-referenced PDFs for all of our parks that can be accessed through a third-party app, Avenza Maps, available for Apple and Android devices.
Don’t get lost in the woods unless you want to
Did you know that certain types of PDF maps can show your exact position on a trail? These are called geo-referenced PDFs. When the map is opened using an app on your smart phone, a dot/reference point displays on the device’s screen at your exact location. These maps use your GPS, not your cell signal, so they work even when you do not have service (as long as you have downloaded the map to your phone in advance). As you move along the trail, the dot will move with you. The map will guide your way for as long as your device’s battery works.
In addition to providing a link to the Avenza map app, we are also providing the geo-referenced PDF itself so that advanced trail guide users can upload to their favorite app or software.
Here is how to access our geo-referenced maps:
- Download the Avenza app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store.
- Click the link for the park you want visit below to download the Avenza map. If you need help finding a park, visit our Find a Park list.
- Click on the park’s link and select Park trail guide (on the left when using a computer, on mobile click About this park and then Park trail guide). You will see a link to the paper trail guide, Avenza map, and the geo-referenced PDF.
- Our maps are all free. The Avenza App is free as long as you download maps from their store or upload no more than four of your own. You can download all of the Virginia State Park maps from their store and use at no cost.
- See YouTube videos for help with Avenza from basic use to advanced.
