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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Get L.O.S.T. at Virginia State Parks - a New Geocache Adventure

By Kristen UerzPosted March 29, 2017

You know what time it is, warmer weather bring new great outdoor adventures with Virginia State Parks.

This year’s geocaching adventure, Virginia State Parks Get L.O.S.T. – Listen, Observe, Sense, and Try – will help you get L.O.S.T. in our parks through a little exploration and activities that involve imagination, senses, colors, textures and comparisons.

Jump right in on this new geocache adventure on April 1

Have fun outside at Virginia State Parks on a geocache adventure

Remember to keep track of the caches you have found by creating a free account here on our Virginia State Parks Adventures page. Prizes are awarded after you find 5, 10, 20 and All park caches.

New to geocaching?

You can learn more about it in detail by clicking here.

And if you don't have a GPS unit, no problem. All parks rent them for a nominal fee. Park offices and visitor centers are open on a limited basis so call ahead if you plan to rent a unit. Click here for a list of Virginia State Parks and a map of all of them to find a park near you.

This series launches April 1, 2017 so dust off those hiking boots, grab a fresh pair of batteries and start your adventure!