Are there boat rentals at Lake Fairfax Park?
For recreation and fun in western Fairfax, this 476 acre park includes a 20-acre lake with fishing, the Water Mine family Swimmin’ Hole, boat rentals, athletic fields, picnic shelters and picnic areas with grills, a playground, restrooms, campgrounds, trails, inline stake park and a skatepark. Lake Fairfax Park’s 476 acres include an 18-acre lake, The Water Mine – an outdoor swimming pool enveloped by a lazy river, seasonal fishing, campgrounds, picnic areas, trails, party areas, a carousel, and playground. Nominal fees are charged for the Water Mine, carousel and camping. Swimming is prohibited in the lake.Lake Fairfax Park Lake Fairfax Park’s 476 acres feature an 18-acre lake, The Water Mine – an outdoor swimming pool enveloped by a lazy river; seasonal fishing, campgrounds, picnic areas, trails, party areas, a carousel, and playground.June 6-8 have been designated as Free Fishing Days in Virginia for 2025. No fishing license of any kind will be required for rod and reel fishing in freshwater or saltwater, on these days. Plan some time to go fishing and boating; take the family fishing and boating or learn to fish and boat!Fishing is available year round at Lake Fairfax Park. The lake is very accessible for shoreline fishermen and has catfish, bass, sunfish, black crappie, bullhead, and bluegill. All anglers must follow all Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources rules and regulations.
Can I swim in Lake Fairfax?
The campground, picnic areas , playground, trails and skatepark are open year-round. Virginia State fishing license is required, and sailboats, gasoline and electric-powered boats and swimming are prohibited in the lake. Do I need a license? To operate a motorboat of ten (10) horsepower or greater requires anyone who was born on or after Jan. Boating Safety Education Identification Card issued by the FWC.So if I rent or lease a boat, I’m exempt from the boating safety education requirement? No – you must participate in the training program offered by the boat or jet ski rental business. They will provide you with the documentation you need to comply with Virginia’s education requirement.The campground, picnic areas , playground, trails and skatepark are open year-round. Virginia State fishing license is required, and sailboats, gasoline and electric-powered boats and swimming are prohibited in the lake.So if I rent or lease a boat, I’m exempt from the boating safety education requirement? No – you must participate in the training program offered by the boat or jet ski rental business. They will provide you with the documentation you need to comply with Virginia’s education requirement.If you own a boat and want to let it out, you’ll need to apply for a business licence. Find out how on our business boating pages.
Can you camp at Lake Fairfax?
Tent and Group camping is open April 1-November 30 only. Tent camping is prohibited during off-season. Tent and Group camping is open April 1-November 30 only. Tent camping is prohibited during off-season. Click here for a list of camping rules and regulations.