Fountainhead Regional Park

Category: Park in Fairfax Station, Virginia

Address: 10875 Hampton Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039, USA

Phone: +17032509124

Opening hours

Sunday: 6:30AM–8:30PM

Monday: 6:30AM–8:30PM

Tuesday: 6:30AM–8:30PM

Wednesday: 6:30AM–8:30PM

Thursday: 6:30AM–8:30PM

Friday: 6:30AM–8:30PM

Saturday: 6:30AM–8:30PM

Reviews

Phu Nguyen

Sep 22, 2022

The water here is very calm.

Rafael Escobar

Sep 20, 2022

Solid spot for a trek / trail. Not a lot of elevation so readonably enjoyable for most. No "loop" that i know of so you return through the same path but good marked trails and space

Marcia Dias

Sep 16, 2022

My favorite spot for water activities! Flat water surrounded by nature.

Tom Holmes

Sep 12, 2022

If you like mountain biking, this park is a must visit. It has the best single track MTB trails in NOVA, in my opinion. The blue loop has a bit of everything from fast downhills and jumps to more technical roots/rocks sections. If you’re feeling adventurous you can take on the black, which will about double your mileage and offer even more technical obstacles. Either way, I highly recommend getting out there and hitting the trails at this free to the public regional park.

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Questions & Answers

Is there bike rental available?

Ashlee Morris | Sep 23, 2018
Michael F | Sep 23, 2018

It is a very aggressive trail for nova standards. Not for beginners or even intermediate.

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Can I stand up paddle with my dog here?

Erica Margaret | Sep 22, 2021
Leanne Was-Englehart | Sep 22, 2021

Yes

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I ran from Fountainhead over the weekend and noticed the trail has changed/been re-routed. The one mile marker is clearly much longer than one mile from the mile zero marker. Anybody know anything about the change and why that first mile is so off?

Susie Mouri | Sep 23, 2018
Jeremy Lucier | Sep 23, 2018

It was due to trail and forest damage. The 1 mile marker is at 1.6994mi (wheeled), and the 2mi marker is exactly a mile between the first mile marker.

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Can you camp with a tent here?

josiah hanks | Sep 22, 2020
Jennifer Pullen | Sep 22, 2020

This park does not have campgrounds

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How much is the rental boat

Fernando Rodriguez | Sep 22, 2020
Fountainhead Regional Park | Sep 22, 2020

Hi Fernando. You can view our boat rental prices and hours of operation at: https://www.novaparks.com/parks/fountainhead-regional-park/things-to-do/boat-rental Thank you.

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Is this a good place to Stand Up Paddle board?

Wil Kelley | Sep 23, 2017
Ilya Rabkin | Sep 23, 2017

Yes, I have seen plenty of people paddle boarding

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Are the mountain bike trails open year round

Landon sk8s Bigboy ramps | Sep 23, 2017
Harry Hill | Sep 23, 2017

Yes but the trails close for bad weather. They have a Twitter page to follow that gives trail info.

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An you fly drones here?

Richard Cevallos | Sep 8, 2022
Brandon | Sep 15, 2022

No

Can you aloud 1 person to be in a boat and fish?

Kari Foster Carrasquillo | Nov 26, 2021
Hans Lellelid | Nov 26, 2021

One person can rent a boat, yes. Fountainhead rents kayaks as well as flat-bottom "john boats". Fishing is also permitted. VA fishing license / regulations apply.

For tomorrow, is the store open to buy bait?

Kari Foster Carrasquillo | Nov 26, 2021
William Whitesides | Nov 26, 2021

Probably

Can I rent a boat or kayak during this time?

Rosalinda Rico | Sep 22, 2021
Adam Miller | Sep 22, 2021

Yes

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Is there a picnic area where one can do barbecue?

jose ariel ayo | Sep 22, 2021
Lilli Tsetseg | Sep 22, 2021

You can rent the shed, which has grill.

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Are paddle boat rentals still available currently?

bryen castle | Sep 22, 2021
Fountainhead Regional Park | Sep 22, 2021

Good morning Bryen--the boat rentals at Fountainhead Regional Park are closed for the season.

What type if fish are in fountains head park?

Jose Montano | Sep 22, 2020
Fountainhead Regional Park | Sep 22, 2020

The reservoir is regularly stocked and is home to largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, perch, bluegill. Fisherman can make use of the park’s bait shop, with a wide wide selection of bait and tackle, snack bar, fishing scale, bragging board, a 250-foot fishing pier and a 100-foot floating dock. All fishing in Virginia requires a license.

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Is there any swimming here?

Jennifer | Sep 22, 2020
Fountainhead Regional Park | Sep 22, 2020

Swimming is prohibited at Fountainhead Regional Park.

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Is there grills here?

Muj Mas | Sep 22, 2020
Robin Lotz | Sep 22, 2020

Yes. Check their website for reservations, rules and if a permit is necessary

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Is fishing closed?

Kari Foster Carrasquillo | Sep 22, 2020
Fountainhead Regional Park | Sep 22, 2020

All NOVA Parks facilities and buildings will be closed beginning at the close of business on March 16 and remaining closed for at least two weeks. We are closely monitoring the situation and will re-open and the earliest possible time.

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Do you guys throw a bunch of fish out in the lake and what day?

Kari Foster Carrasquillo | Sep 22, 2020
Laurie Nasta | Sep 22, 2020

Lakes are fed by streams...they could also be 'stocked' with fish to build up the natural population. Not sure what they do here or when.

How much does it cost to use the boat launch with your own boat?

Robert D | Sep 22, 2020
Fountainhead Regional Park | Sep 22, 2020

Hi Rpbert. The fees for the boat ramp at Foutainhead are $5 for jurisdiction and $6 for out of jurisdiction. Thanks!

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Can kids swim here?

Karla Santos | Sep 23, 2019
Riley Holzberlein | Sep 23, 2019

Unfortunately, no. It's a reservoir.

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Is there a launch fee for kayak?

Jake Jones | Sep 23, 2019
NOVA Parks | Sep 23, 2019

Hi Jake, Yes, there is a nominal launch fee for kayaks. All our fees and hours of operation can be found at: https://www.novaparks.com/parks/fountainhead-regional-park/things-to-do/boat-launch

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do they have grills for bbq?

Lucas Llanos | Sep 23, 2019
Nicolas Nouvel | Sep 23, 2019

No

Is there camping (hike in, dispersed) in this forest?

John Wilkinson | Sep 23, 2019
anthony romano | Sep 23, 2019

Not that I'm aware of

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Is there an entrance fee for this park?

Barbra Johnson | Sep 23, 2019
Brandon Li | Sep 23, 2019

No but they have a slip if you wanted to donate

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Is there any place that I can check if the bike trails are open or not? It would be great if I can check before driving all the way there since they were closed last weekend.

Berkay DEMIRKAN | Sep 23, 2018
Dawn Hritz | Sep 22, 2020

Their facebook page tells you if bike trails are open.

hi, do you have first come first serve picnic areas?

CleanstarsUSA LLC | Sep 23, 2018
CJ Coffey | Sep 23, 2018

I believe that the pavilions are first come first serve unless they're reserved for a particular event. There are also a few picnic tables near the parking lot that don't have any pavilion over them that are first come first served. If you call the park they should be able to tell you if a pavilion is reserved or available

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How much does it cost to rent a boat?

Erika Joyce | Sep 23, 2018
Victor Casanova | Sep 23, 2018

$14 for the entire day without a motor. I don't know what it would cost for the motor.

Can you fish here

Ellen Garnett | Sep 23, 2018
Nicole Cox | Sep 23, 2018

Yep on a boat or off the dock. You can also rent a boat if you don't have one

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