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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The secret is out, one of Virginia's most amazing fishing lakes is the John H Kerr Reservoir, commonly known as Buggs Island Lake.
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Posted September 28, 2018
It's time to plan your fall getaway to a Virginia State Park and a side trip to a Virginia Historic Covered Bridge.
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Posted September 03, 2018
A guest blogger who specializing in outdoor recreation shares her recent visit to Occoneechee State Park.
9 Cool Things for Kids to Do This Summer: Teens
Posted June 11, 2018
School break and graduation are here, so let's find some cool things for young adults to do this summer at Virginia State Parks. This is part 2 and we'll explore fun stuff to do for teens, age 13-18.
Top 10 State Parks in Virginia According to Trip Advisor
Posted April 26, 2018
Beautiful in every direction, was one reviewer's exact words when describing the number 1 state park in Virginia according to Trip Advisor.
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