Do we need to reserve a picnic table and a barbecue grill for two families size as well? Picnic shelters seem to be too large for two families.

It's open for every body morning until sun set you can get tables as much u need but first come first serve , if you are from the VA state you don't pay any thing but if your out of state so there is a fee required !!!

The entrance fee is $8 for non-residents. The gate checkpoint is staffed on weekends but it has alway been unstaffed during the week. I’ve always used the campground but day use at non/pavilion areas seems to be first/come, first serve.

Yes, to insure that you have a sheltered area, reservations are required with small fee.

You should probably call the park and ask