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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More Photos from Virginia State Parks: Looks Like Fun
Are you ready for some fun? Enjoy these photos from Virginia State Parks that focus on fun.
Stand Up Paddleboarding with a friend at Hungry Mother State Park looks like fun
Family archery at Twin Lakes State Park looks like fun
Goofing off in the water at Fairy Stone State Park looks like fun
Some bat and ball action at Staunton River State Park looks like fun
Enjoying a cool canoe ride at Shenandoah River State Park looks like fun
Riding the chairlift at Natural Tunnel State Park looks like fun
Riding bikes through the campground at Grayson Highlands State Park looks like fun
Playing cards on a cabin porch at Occoneechee State Park looks like fun
A photo journey in the Bald Cypress Swamp at First Landing State Park looks like fun
Riding your horses at Lake Anna State Park looks like fun
Picnicking on Turtle Island at Smith Mountain Lake State Park looks like fun
There are 38 Virginia State Parks to choose from and every one of them are about Family, Friends and Fun
So much fun
You'll find plenty of programs, events and activities when you visit Virginia State Parks.
Our 38 parks have thousands of campsites, and hundreds of cabins, more than 500 miles of trails and plenty of access to Virginia's major waterways. Beaches, picnic shelters, family lodges, meeting facilities, festivals, concerts, nature programs, and cultural happenings... the list goes on and on with an abundance of fun instore with you in mind.
From SW Virginia at the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay, there's something for everyone at Virginia State Parks. Whether you're want to relax and have a picnic or a two-week long vacation, leave life's stress behind at home and work and reconnect with nature in the great outdoors and your family at a fantastic Virginia State Park.
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Camping
Twenty-eight state parks throughout the state have campgrounds (click here for park rates) that have a total of more 1,700 campsites. Learn more here.
Cabins
Virginia State Parks provide comfortable and economical overnight accommodations across the state and in many different styles from rustic to more contemporary styled cabins. There are 300+ climate-controlled cabins of various sizes throughout the state for a two night or weekly rental. Many cabins are available year-round, and all of our parks are open year-round. If you want to get away from it all then you can't beat a Virginia State Park cabin. Learn more here.
What's Happening?
Find out what is happening at your favorite Virginia State Park here where you can search our events database for fun near you.
It's time to get on your bike and have some fun
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