Parking in Damascus, VA
Note: In Damascus, please WALK bicycles on the sidewalks or ride on the roads. When riding on the roads, cyclists must follow traffic patterns and obey all traffic laws. It is a violation of Damascus Town Code, Ordinance 50.5 to ride bicycles on sidewalks.
Parking at Trail Days
Trail Days is the biggest event of the year in Damascus! No need to worry, though, there is enough space for everyone. Once you're parked, we recommend that you walk or bike around town as much as possible. For day visitors, we recommend parking along the Town Park and using street parking downtown. If you are staying in town overnight, please try to leave your vehicle at your lodging. If you are camping at Tent City, there is paid parking available for $20 per car for the weekend, cash only, first come, first served.
Trail Days is the biggest event of the year in Damascus! No need to worry, though, there is enough space for everyone. Once you're parked, we recommend that you walk or bike around town as much as possible. For day visitors, we recommend parking along the Town Park and using street parking downtown. If you are staying in town overnight, please try to leave your vehicle at your lodging. If you are camping at Tent City, there is paid parking available for $20 per car for the weekend, cash only, first come, first served.
- Public/long-term parking in the Wilson Street lot (by the Damascus Library) is not permitted between May 1 and the end of Trail Days and vehicles may be towed.
- The public parking areas cannot accommodate oversized vehicles, trailers, RVs, or campers during Trail Days. This includes Tent City, the Town Park, downtown, and the long-term lots.
- Please be considerate of our residents. Do not park on private property unless you have permission from the landowner.
- The Trail Days shuttle is back this year! Look for shuttle stops throughout town from Friday to Sunday.
Parking is free to the public. Damascus has street parking throughout downtown, plus long-term lots by the Town Park and Town Pool for overnight parking. Many businesses have their own parking as well.
If you are staying at lodging in town, we recommend that you "park and ride" during your stay here - park at your lodging and walk or bike around town. Damascus is a small town, and besides, anywhere is walking distance if you have enough time (even Maine!).
See below for a map of public parking in Damascus, VA.
Oversized and Bike-Rack-Friendly Parking
Find parking to accommodate oversized vehicles and bike racks at the following locations:
- Downtown on Laurel Avenue and North Shady Avenue
- At the Damascus Town Park
- In the long-term lots on Wilson Street and Trestle Street
Long-Term Parking
Long-term parking is provided at two lots in town, first come, first served. To use the long-term lots, please complete the online parking registration form below or download the PDF form and turn it in at the Town Hall before leaving Damascus. Parking registration allows us to contact vehicle owners or emergency contacts if there are any issues and to understand trip duration for the security of the vehicle. Long-term parking is limited to 30 days or less.
Overnight camping is not permitted in long-term lots or within town limits. Find a place to stay at Campgrounds & RV Parks.
Wilson Street lot - By the Damascus Library
Closed in May for the Appalachian Trail Days Festival
Parking available for oversized vehicles and trailers
GPS address: 310 Water Street, Damascus VA
NOTE: Parking in the Wilson Street lot is not permitted between May 1 and the end of the annual Appalachian Trail Days event (usually around May 20) and vehicles may be towed. During this time, please park at the back of the Trestle Street lot.
Trestle Street lot - By the Town Pool
Open September to May, outside of the pool season; use this lot around Trail Days (first come, first served)
GPS address: 399 Trestle Street, Damascus VA
If registration online is not possible, or you prefer to complete a paper form and turn it in at the Town Hall prior to leaving, the form is available below. Town Hall is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Long Term Parking Registration, Paper Form |