Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

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Did you see the article on Today titled "Americans taking less vacation, and it's threatening our relationships: A new study found that Americans are taking less vacation time than ever before, only 16 days a year, and it's taking a toll on their personal lives, experts warn."

Are we all work and no play?

Virginia State Parks has a solution for that, and its right around the corner. Did you know that wherever you are in Virginia you are no more than 1 hour from a Virginia State Park. What this means in real time: you can come out and play any time, you don't have to wait for that long anticipated weekly vacation to come out and relax at your favorite Virginia State Park.

Come out and play the Virginia State Parks way! New River Trail State Park, Virginia

Fun in the sun and sand at Hungry Mother State Park, Virginia

A fun family picnic in the spring at Sky Meadows State Park, Virginia

There is nothing more fun than for kids to play in the lake at Hungry Mother State Park, Virginia

Picnic areas with grills are available for you and your family at Virginia State Parks

Spending quality time together can't wait until your annual family vacation (Grayson Highlands State Park, Virginia)

Spending quality time together just can't wait until your annual family vacation

There is nothing more important than family time. Virginia State Parks

Douthat State Park has plenty of places to relax for the day

Playgrounds

27 Virginia State Parks offer playgrounds for the family. Give the kids an opportunity to use their outside voices as they run, jump, slide and dig.

Eating Out

Fast food is everywhere and everyone loves to eat out, but why not eat out-side instead of at drive- thru? Virginia's State Parks have picnic tables and facilities available for you. If you don't want to make it a family affair, then make it a date night. Bring a special picnic for just the two of you. Stroll around the park, or watch the sunset over the water.

Rent a boat

You can also rent a boat and cruise around the lake, river or bay. Virginia State Parks are almost always situated on a beautiful body of water, and that is the perfect water-way day just for you. Or if you have your own boat, we have the launches available for you.

Hike the trails

A great way to exercise and see the scenery at a Virginia State Park it so hit a hiking trails. The parks offer trails for every level of hiker, from novice to experienced, and are available at every park with no additional charge to use them. You may surprise yourself as you feel the stress drip away on a Virginia State Park trail.

All work and no play is at epidemic levels

The time is now to get outside and explore a Virginia State Park. All work and no play, well you can complete the rest of that proverb Jack. Come out for the day and bring the family, whatever you have stacking up at home and work will be there when you get back, we promise. Turn off the electronics and experience the great outdoors right here in Virginia. Click here to find a park near you.

Come out and play the Virginia State Parks' way!

 

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