FORT EUSTIS FORCE SUPPORT MWR
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Hours of Operation
WINTER HOURS (October-March)
Monday – Friday: 8am–4pm
SUMMER HOURS (April-September)
Monday – Friday: 8am–5pm
Pick up for all equipment rentals are from
Monday-Friday 8:30am-3pm.
*Subject to change. Call the office for details.
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Adventure Starts Here
Discover your next adventure with Outdoor Recreation! Whether you love exploring the water or the open road, we’ve got everything you need for outdoor fun. Rent boats, RVs, cabins, or campsites and make your getaway unforgettable—or stay local and enjoy exciting on-post activities like our Mini Park and recreation rentals. From relaxing escapes to thrilling adventures, Outdoor Recreation is your hub for it all!
Facility Updates: Closed for the Season
🎢 Mini Park Season Wrap-Up! 🌟
That’s a wrap on another fun-filled season at the Fort Eustis Mini Park! The park is now closed for the season as we get ready for the year ahead. We’ll see you next year for another season of fun!
services
Rvs, CAMPERS &TRAILERS
Make waves with a boat rental from Outdoor Recreation! Choose from canoes, kayaks, and pontoon-style boats—perfect for fishing, paddling, or relaxing on the water. Get out and explore today!
Storage Space
Outdoor Recreation has storage space for your boat, RV or utility trailers, a paved, gated location with 24/7 access. Starting July 2023 anything under 29′ $50.00 per month; over 30′ $60.00. Call 757.878.2610 for more info.
Rental Policies
Note: $200.00 deposit is required on all RV’s & Campers. Cancellations will result in a $50.00 cancellation fee, cancellations made within 5 days of pick up and Holiday weekends will result in loss of deposit.
RV’s and campers may be reserved up to 6 months in advance. There is a two (2) day minimum rental on RV’s and campers. RV’s and campers do not include any amenities such as pillows, blankets, etc.
Additional fees: Generator fee is $3.00 per hour. Mileage — the first 750 miles are free and .20 cents per mile there after.
Customers must be insured for RV and camper rentals with their insurance policy.
Smoking and pets are not authorized in the RV’s, campers, and pop-ups.
Location is gated with 24/7 access
Equipment must be returned by 0900 on scheduled day of return.
Equipment Pick-up is from 08:30am-4:00pm
Rates
| 2025 32′ Leprechaun Coachmen | $250 daily |
| 23′ – 2023 Thor Coleman | $225 daily |
| 2016 32′ Winnebago Minnie Winnie | $175 daily |
| 2017 32′ Winnebago Minnie Winnie | $180 daily |
| 2018 32′ Winnebago Minnie Winnie | $200 daily |
| 2018 – 15′ Ranger 12 ALINER | $75 daily |
boats
Hit the road with ease by renting one of our RVs, campers, or trailers. Perfect for weekend trips or extended adventures, our rentals make exploring comfortable, convenient, and stress-free.
Features
Our riverside location makes Fort Eustis a haven for water sport lovers. Whether you are looking to float around Lake Eustis or take on the peninsula’s numerous rivers, our Outdoor Recreation facility has a variety of boating options for you to choose from. Those venturing outside Fort Eustis on a motor driven boat are required to have a State Boater Safety Certificate. Happy boating!
- All boats come with life jackets
- Boaters Safety Certificate Required
- Power boats are seasonal April – September
- Canoe and Kayaks are only allowed into Eustis Lake
- Weekday Rates available
- Pick-Up: Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Return: Mon by 9:00 AM
Rates
| 16′ Carolina Skiff 30 HP (seats 4)* | $135 daily $270 weekends |
| 22′ Southbay Pontoon (90hp)* | $300 daily $550 weekends |
| Canoe (hourly rate) | $3 |
| Canoes/Kayaks | $20 daily $30 weekends |
| 8 Canoes or Kayak w/trailer | $140 daily $200 weekends |
| 8 Canoes or Kayak w/trailer (weekly) | $350 |
| Hydro Bikes | $20 daily $30 weekends $3/hour |
$200.00 Deposit Required | $50.00 fee for all cancellations
*Cancellations made inside of 5 days and holiday weekends will result in loss of deposit
To tow the boats and trailers you will need a 2″ ball with a 4 flat prong for the lights.
Canoes and Kayaks do not have a trailer unless you are taking 6-8 of them
cabins
Cabins
Our cozy log cabins offer beautiful lake views with easy, walk-up access just steps away. Designed with comfort in mind, each fully furnished cabin sleeps up to six guests and includes heating, air conditioning, and Cox cable TV. We have five log cabins available, including one that is fully accessible.
Rates & Features
Standard Cabin: $110 per night | 2 night minimum
Pet Friendly Cabin: $135 | 1 cabin available | $50 non-refundable pet cleaning fee
Reservations may be made up to six months in advance with a deposit equal to one night’s stay.
- Couch, TV, and cable
- Two bedrooms (2 full beds, 2 twins in the loft) equipped with sheets, blankets and pillows.
- Screened porch
- Picnic table full bath (towels and wash clothes for 6)
- Fully equipped kitchen (fridge/freezer, oven/stove, microwave, toaster, coffee pot, dishes, glasses and silverware)
- Spiral staircase leading to a loft
- Charcoal grill
- Landline phone
Rental Policies
- Note: Log Cabins may be reserved up to 6 months in advance.
The first night rental fee is due at the time of booking payable with MasterCard, Visa and American Express
Check-In any time after 3:00pm
Check-out time is by 11:00am$50.00 cancellation fee upon cancellation. Cancellations made inside of 5 days and Holiday weekends will result in loss of $110.00.
Full Cabin Tour
Check out the video below for our full cabin tour.
Campsites
Camspites
Stay close to nature at our year-round campsites with full hook-ups, lake access, and nearby trails. The perfect spot for families, solo campers, or weekend adventurers.
Rates & Features
$30 per night
- Outdoor Recreation has 15 camp sites with full hook up. Electricity, water and sewer.
- Camp sites are gravel with easy access to fort Eustis Lake. 1 mile recreational hiking trail, and walking distance to dock and boat ramp access.
- Family Campground is open all year and reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance.
- Dump Station available.
*A $30 deposit is required and non-refundable if the reservation is canceled.
Fishing & Hunting
Hunting & Fishing Permits
Permits are required for hunting and/or fishing on Fort Eustis. To learn more information and to register, visit jble.isportsman.net. For any questions call Joe Gentry, 733 CED Wildlife Biologist.
Equipment Rentals
Gear up for your next event or adventure! Rent everything from tents, tables, and chairs to grills, bounce houses, and outdoor games for parties, picnics, and unit events.
Outdoor Equipment
| Log Splitter, Vertical (Towable) | $65 daily $95 on weekends |
| Tiller | $55 daily $85 on weekends |
| Aerator | $55 daily $85 on weekends |
| Trailer, Enclosed (older) | $35 daily $55 on weekends |
| Trailer, Enclosed | $50 daily $100 on weekends |
| Trailer, Open, Flatbed | $30 daily $55 on weekends |
Party Equipment
| Grill, Charcoal Super Cooker *Charcoal not provided |
$45 daily $90 weekends |
| Grill, Charcoal (Older) Cooker *Charcoal not provided |
$30 daily $70 weekends |
| Chairs/Trashcans | $1 daily $2 weekends |
| 6ft Metal Table | $6 $10 weekends |
| 20’x20′ All Purpose Canopy | $65 daily $130 weekends |
| 20’x30′ All Purpose Canopy | $75 daily $150 weekends |
| 10’x10′ Pop Up Canopy | $35 daily $70 weekends |
| 10’x15′ Pop Up Canopy | $45 daily $80 weekends |
| 10’x20′ Pop Up Canopy | $55 daily $90 weekends |
| 120 qt. Cooler | $10 daily $20 weekends |
| Outside Speaker | $35 daily $70 weekends |
Games
| Horseshoe Set | $8 daily $15 on weekends |
| Cornhole Set | $10 daily $20 on weekends |
| Volleyball Set | $10 daily $20 on weekends |
| Dunk Tank | $80 daily $160 on weekends |
| Disc Golf Set | $15 daily $25 on weekends |
| Tug of War Rope | $5 daily $10 on weekends |
| Ladder Ball | $10 daily $20 on weekends |
| Bucket Ball | $10 daily $20 on weekends |
| Spikeball | $10 daily $20 on weekends |
| Axe Throw | $15 daily $30 on weekends |
| Yard Chess/Checkers | $10 daily $20 on weekends |
| Yard Jenga | $10 daily $20 on weekends |
| Connect Four | $15 day $30 on weekends |
Rental Policies
Pick up for all equipment rentals are from Monday-Friday 8:30am-3pm.
All purpose canopies contain center poles and are to be set up on grass only.
Ceremonial canopies are free standing (without center poles) and can be set up on any surface.
Canopies require a $25.00 deposit per canopy, deposit is non-refundable during peak season May-September.
Pavilions
Host your next gathering at one of our scenic pavilions around post! Perfect for unit functions, family picnics, and special events, each space offers shade, seating, and a great outdoor atmosphere. Reserve yours through Outdoor Recreation today!
Rates
| Warwick Pier Pavilion* | $50 daily |
| James River Pavilion (6 locations)* |
$30 daily |
| Murphy Field Picnic Area | $50 daily |
*Pavilions include:
- Water hookup
- Electric hookup
Unit functions are authorized to use picnic area free of charge once per year,reserve at the ODR office.
Features
*Pavilions include:
- Water hookup
- Electric hookup
Unit functions are authorized to use picnic area free of charge once per year,reserve at the ODR office.
Bounce houses
Add extra fun to your event with a bounce house rental from Outdoor Recreation! We offer a variety of sizes—from small for toddlers to large for big kids—perfect for birthdays, festivals, and family gatherings.
Rate & Features
| Extra Small Bounce Houses | $100 daily $150 weekends |
| Small Bounce Houses | $150 daily $200 weekends |
| Large Bounce Houses | $200 daily $250 weekends |
Rental Policies
Due to liability issues, the staff will not load equipment onto customers’ vehicles.
A pickup truck or trailer is required for transport. Blowups weigh between 150 and 350lbs and will take 3 to 4 people to set up.
*An additional non-refundable deposit & cleaning fee of $50 is required when making the reservation
horse stables
Experience the joy of horseback riding and equestrian care at our stables. We offer boarding, riding trails, and a welcoming community for horse enthusiasts of all levels.
Horse Stable, Stall and Paddock – $250
Boarders are responsible for all supplies, feeding, turn in/out of their horse, cleaning their stalls, and providing pads or adequate hay/shavings for their stalls. Stalls must be mucked every other day.
Mini Park
Facility Updates: Closed for the Season
🎢 Mini Park Season Wrap-Up! 🌟
That’s a wrap on another fun-filled season at the Fort Eustis Mini Park! The park is now closed for the season as we get ready for the year ahead.
Thank you to everyone who came out, made memories, and enjoyed the rides, games, and good times with us this season! 💛
We’ll see you next year for another season of fun!
Looking for local outdoor fun? Visit the Mini Park! It’s a great spot for families, featuring open green space, picnic areas, go-karts, batting cages, & our newly refreshed mini golf courses—perfect for a quick fun getaway close to home. Having a picnic day under the shady trees by the golf course is highly encouraged! Available once the summer season begins in May and through September.
Looking to host a party or group event? Call the Outdoor Recreation office for private event bookings.
**Closed for the season**
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