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Outdoor Recreation


We make happy campers! The Fort Belvoir Outdoor Recreation Program offers a long list of outdoor recreation equipment for rent at modest per-day rates. This is your one-stop rental facility for all your recreation needs . The outdoor equipment rental shop can supply you with gear for both winter and summer seasons. Call or come on down and check out our value pricing.







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LOCATION
10155 Johnston Rd, Building 778, off of Warren Rd (Gunston Rd and 20th St to Warren Rd), Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 map

ODR Manager
Brianna Kipper

CONTACT
(703) 805-3081

HOURS

Thursday-Tuesday:
8 am - 7 pm
Wednesday: Closed
Federal Holidays: Closed

Library Lite
Temporary Library Location
(703) 806-3323

OUTDOOR REC WEB PAGES
Outdoor Rec Center
Hunting, Fishing & Archery
Parks & Pavilions

RENTALS
Rental Equipment Price List

PAGE CONTENTS
News
Events
Rental Equipment Price List
Facility Reservation Information
RV Storage Information
Kayak Rentals (Memorial-Labor Day)
Canopy Rentals
Dog Park
Boat Launching
Fishing License
Hiking, Trailblazers

LINKS
VA Hunting & Fishing Licenses

   

OUTDOOR RECREATION NEWS


OUTDOOR RECREATION EVENTS


Upcoming Trips and Events
Call 703-805-3081 for additional details and costs.
May 5: Wine Tasting Trip
May 13: Bike into DC
May 27: White Water Rafting
June 16: Fishing Trip
June 16: Tubing Trip
June 24: Open Paddling @ ODR
June 30: Horseback Riding

Gardening Interest Group

Not afraid to get your hands dirty?
Garden with MWR's Outdoor Recreation in a Community Plot. Ideas, tips, guest speakers, trips and more! 703-805-1143 to get involved. Gardening Interest Group Flyer.

Trailblazers: Hiking Interest Group
May 12: Blue Ridge Center, VA | May 26: Soldier’s Delight, MD
June 9: Cedarville State, MD | June 23: Robertson Mountain, VA
July 14: Tuckahoe State Park, MD | July 28: Lands Run Falls, VA
August 12: Calvert Cliffs, MD | August 25: Buck Hollow, VA
September 1: Rockburn Branch, VA | September 15: Greenbelt Park, MD
If you enjoying walking/hiking, join the ODR Trailblazers Hiking Interest Group. There is no fee to join.  The group has accomplished day hikes in Northern Virginia and Maryland, including Shenandoah National Park, Harpers Ferry, Great Falls Park, Mason Neck, Huntley Meadows, Leesylvania State Park, and many more!  The level of hikes range from beginner to advanced and terrain can be either fields, hardwood forests, wetlands, beach or mountains. All places have spectacular views and abundance of wildlife. There is $10 fee per hike to cover transportation costs. For more information call 703-805-3081 or email brianna.m.kipper.naf@mail.mil.
Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge Trail Map
Trailblazers Flyer


PROGRAM INFORMATION

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Rental Equipment Checkout | SPRING & SUMMER 2012

Direct link to a pdf of the SPRING & SUMMER Price List for Rental Equipment (Full Size View).




Facility Reservation Information

Facility Reservation Information Packet


RV Storage Lot
*NEW* Slots Open for Non-Active Duty

RV Storage Slots are NOW available for rent for retirees (military and civilian), as well as DoD civilians. Active duty military are still eligible to rent. Monthly cost depends on military rank and RV length; please see table below. Call 703-805-1226/3081 for further information.

RV Storage Information Packet

MONTHLY FEES
RV LENGTH RANK MONTHLY FEE
0'-20' E1-E5 $40
OTHER $50
21'-30' E1-E5 $50
OTHER $60
31'-40' E1-E5 $60
OTHER $70


Canoe and Kayak Rental

ODR is now renting their brand new canoes and kayaks!
Prices:
Single Kayak: $12 for half day, $14 daily, $ 40 Weekend Fri-Mon.
Tandem Kayak: $14 for half day, $28 daily, $44 Weekend Fri-Mon.
Canoe: $14 for half day, $28 daily, $44 Weekend Fri-Mon.
Prices include life preserver and car top carrier if needed. Also, Outdoor Recreation has a specific boat launching site on Tompkins Basin near the Outdoor Rec., building 778. For more information or to rent equipment, call 703-805-3081.


Canopy Rental

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ODR has canopies to rent for your gathering.
Sizes:
Yellow/White Striped Top is 16’x16’
Blue/White Striped Top is 20’x20’
Red/White Striped Top is 20’x30’
Green/White Striped Top is 20’x40’
For more information or to rent equipment, call 703-805-3081.


Fort Belvoir Dog Park

Dog Park Now Open
Fort Belvoir Outdoor Recreation’s dog park will be open full time from dawn to dusk, seven days a week and is free of charge! The enclosure is an 80 by 80 square foot fenced-in on-leash park, with a double gate to ensure dog safety. (NOTE: This is NOT the Woodlawn Dog Park located in the Woodlawn Village area.)

Directions to Outdoor Rec (and the Dog Park): From the intersection of Gunston Rd and 20th St - Take Warren Rd west down to the water, (Castle Park and Thompkins Basin) and its there on the right. (703) 805-3081 for more info, or click on the flyer.

Fort Belvoir Dog Park Flyer
Location of Dog Park
Dog Park Rules


Boat Launching

Boat Launching at Tompkins Basin
Non-motorized boat launching is authorized at Tompkins Basin. See Boat Launch Map. Prior to launching, boaters must register at Outdoor Recreation, bldg. 778. Call 703-805-3081 for information.


Fishing Requirements

Fishing License requirements for Fort Belvoir:
Ages 16 and above only require a Virginia State fishing license and a Freshwater license. Licenses are available at all local Walmarts, the Fort Belvoir Home and Garden Center (13th and Middleton Rd) and on-line.




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