Changes and Updates Announced for the 2025 Lake Arrowhead Season

May 13, 2025

LURAY, Va. — The town has announced operational changes and updates for the 2025 season at the Lake Arrowhead recreation area.

New Information Station

An information station is being added to the upper shelter area of the park.

Guests will be able to rent available picnic shelters and day-use picnic areas, purchase boating and fishing licenses, and obtain information about park amenities, upcoming events, and the local area.

The station will be staffed on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day through October.

Closed Lake Arrowhead beach and swimming area - May, 2025 (T. Leicher)

Boating and Fishing

Lake access for boating and fishing will continue as before with no planned changes. The boat dock and ramp will remain open for year-round use. Park guests may bring their own boats (electric motors only), canoes, and kayaks for private use. All other day-use water access, watercraft of any other type, and water day-use is prohibited.

Users may purchase boating and fishing licenses at the following locations:

Saturdays and Sundays (Labor Day - Oct.) - Lake Arrowhead Information Station

Monday - Friday (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) - Town Hall, 45 E Main St., Luray

Monday - Saturday (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) - Chamber of Commerce, 18 Campbell St., Luray

Monday - Saturday (6 a.m. - 7 p.m.) - Fairview Grocery, 101 S Antioch Rd., Luray

Tents, Canopies & Private Grills

Pop-up tents, canopies, overhead tarps, and other temporary shelters/shades are not allowed on park property. Wind gusts result in these structures presenting significant dangers to people and property. Private/outside grills, smokers, fryers, and other fire/high heat cooking appliances are not permitted.

All shelters and day-use picnic sites have dedicated grills for use by shelter reservation holders only. Additional grills have been provided for the 2025 season. Day-use picnic shelters are free for town of Luray residents and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Cooking fires are only permitted on town-provided grills and must be fully extinguished prior to shelter check-out. Campfires are not allowed.