Parking in Damascus, VA
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 (Up to 30 Days)
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 print 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 |
