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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Be a part of Thomas Jefferson's vision for Natural Bridge, which he considered "the most sublime of nature's works." Help this iconic international landmark assume its rightful place as a Virginia state park, forever preserved as one of America's treasured outdoor spaces for public enjoyment.

"The most sublime of nature's works" - Thomas Jefferson--Help establish Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia
Close up of the Natural Bridge

How can you help?

* Make a tax-deductible donation to the campaign to establish the Natural Bridge State Park 
* Set your own fundraising goal and share your mini-campaign with your personal and professional network
* Volunteer to assist with special projects on the property

Click here to become a part of making history!

The property features outstanding view of the Blue Ridge Mountains - - Help establish Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia
The new State Park will be much more than the Natural Bridge, the land features
awesome views of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains

Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund is a 501(c)3 formed to facilitate the transition of Virginia's Natural Bridge Park into the Natural Bridge State Park. In 2014, VCLF and concerned citizens rescued the property from the auction block through a complex land deal which included a significantly reduced sales price, the donation of some acreage and other physical assets and a $9 million loan from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. Since then, private support has been sought to pay off the loan, which is necessary for the actual state park transition to take place. Your contributions can make this possible. Thank you for joining in this exciting initiative!

Cedar Creek little rapids -- Help establish Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia
The park will also feature several small rapids and falls along Cedar Creek

 

Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund is a 501(c)3 formed to facilitate the transition of Virginia's Natural Bridge Park into the Natural Bridge State Park.

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If you have read the article and have a question, please email nancy.heltman@dcr.virginia.gov.

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Virginia State Parks (December 22, 2015 09:13:10 PM): We are sharing this information for the current owners. The only information and links I have is what is in the article. The link for volunteering is here: https://www.givegab.com/nonprofits/virginia-conservation-legacy-fund/opportunities/volunteer-with-us-8bcdfc54-97e4-417b-a02d-79c2d512fd1a. It also says you can call Sarah Rourke 540-291-2121 x7825.

Mary Heath (December 22, 2015 09:08:53 PM): I will volunteer . The link is glitchy tho. Send me information please.

Virginia State Parks (December 22, 2015 09:03:12 PM): This link has the fundraising page https://www.givegab.com/nonprofits/virginia-conservation-legacy-fund. We are required to do a master planning process for all our parks. This will include public meetings that will guide the development of the park. These plans are a future blueprint so until the master plan is complete it will be hard to tell you what we might do there other than manage and interpret the Natural Bridge and surrounding lands. We will not be getting the hotel, conference center and caverns.

Bob (December 22, 2015 08:57:41 PM): I clicked the link to help, but it just shows me pictures. Where can I volunteer to help build this park? What are the plans? Campground?

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