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Park Service site · Virginia

Green Springs

Park Service site in Virginia. No entrance fee.

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TypePark Service site
StateVirginia
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkShenandoah (35 mi)
Closest airportCHO (16 mi)
Historic building at Green Springs
Green Springs has numerous historic structures Photo: NPS Photo

Green Springs is a park service site run by the National Park Service in Virginia.

In the park service’s words

Green Springs National Historic Landmark District in Virginia’s Piedmont encompasses over 14,000 acres. Its landscapes and structures, privately owned today but viewable from public roads, offer a continuum of rural vernacular architecture with minimal alteration. Many of the farmsteads, often dating to the 19th century and connecting to one another visually, are preserved through easements.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Open 24 hours, every day. The land and buildings within the District are privately owned

Getting there

Green Springs National Historic Landmark District is privately owned, includes no public facilities, but is visible from public highways. It sits astride Route 15 in Louisa County, Virginia.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) Charlottesville, VA No road route 16 Regional
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) Weyers Cave, VA No road route 41 Regional
Richmond International Airport (RIC) Richmond, VA No road route 60 Large hub

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Weather

Louisa County, Virginia enjoys a temperate climate with hot, humid summers and cool winters.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Shenandoah, about 35 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Green Springs?

No entrance fee.

Where is Green Springs?

In Virginia. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, about 16 miles away.

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