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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For some fishing is the ultimate relaxation, from the natural setting of the great outdoors to spending time alone in thought without the distractions of the daily grind.

Reasons you need more fishing in your life - Virginia State Parks

Fishing gets your mind off the seriousness of the day and allows you to relax and have fun! Douthat State Park, Virginia

Fishing gets your mind off the seriousness of the day and allows you to relax and have fun

I read an article by Michael Hyatt titled: 9 Reasons you need more fishing in your life, and it of course, made me think of Virginia State Parks. The parks slogan has been "Virginia State Parks are a tonic for the mind, body and spirit."

I am reminded of how valuable this is in my own life each time I visit a Virginia State Park, and how important getting outside is for me personally. For many fishing is more than a hobby or a great pastime, for some it is a necessity.

Cast aside the cares of the day and focus on something else - Douthat State Park Virginia

Cast aside the cares of the day and focus on something else

Think time alone in the great outdoors - Douthat State Park Virginia

Boats at Douthat State Park Virginia - I notice the one that is missing, he is probably out having a wonderful time on the lake

Fishing doesn't solve any problems, but it may give you a short respite which helps see them more clearly

Sometimes is it not about the destination but the journey - Douthat State Park Virginia

Sometimes is it not about the destination but the journey

Fishing along the creek at Douthat State Park in Virginia

There are some things that are much bigger than your problems

Fishing allows you to become a part of the landscape - Douthat State Park

There are some things that are much bigger than your problems - Douthat State Park Virginia

You are invited out for a little fishing tonic at Virginia State Parks 

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