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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5 things to do in the forest for fall break

By Maggi TinsleyPosted September 20, 2023

Whether or not you are a student, taking a fall break is good for mind, body and spirit! And Virginia State Parks are filled with green spaces that can help you refresh and enjoy the autumn season to the fullest.

forest setting at Seven Bends State Park

Top 5 things to do at Pocahontas State Park

By Kim WellsPosted August 31, 2023

Whether you stay in a cabin for a weeklong vacation or visit for one day, Pocahontas State Park has something for everyone to enjoy. These top five activities offer a variety of fun ways to explore and experience the park. Come see for yourself!

You’re Invited to the Sky Meadows State Park 40th Anniversary Celebration

By Laura SchliesskePosted August 14, 2023

Join us on August 26, 2023, as Sky Meadows State Park celebrates 40 years. It wouldn’t be a party without you, so come join us in celebrating your state park. As our anniversary gift to you, our visitors, parking and admission will be free.

A family viewed from behind, looking at a wide vista of fields and rolling hills.

Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park celebrates 75 years

By Starr AndersonPosted August 14, 2023

Since 1948, Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park has been telling the story of Southwest Virginia, from its geologic genesis to its rich and storied culture.

The Rails of Legacy Live On

By Emily PricePosted October 20, 2022

We often think about legacies, the things we will leave behind. Check out the story of Bruce Wingo and the legacy that he left behind for park goers to enjoy.

Norfolk Southern Engine crossing over the High Bridge

Two Unforgettable Experiences All Within an Hour of Williamsburg

By Shellie AnnePosted May 03, 2022

Two parks just a short drive from the Williamsburg area, offering hours of family fun, outside.

A nice composition of the sandy shoreline of the river at York River State Park, Virginia

Sailor's Creek Battlefield history and the connection to Dr. Moton

By Guest BloggerPosted February 15, 2022

The Civil War is the main history Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park is known for, but there is a new finding that reveals that Dr. Robert Russa Moton was born here. Learn more about happenings at Sailor’s Creek in our blog.