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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Five Unforgettable Park Experiences Within an Hour of Roanoke Part 2

By Shellie AnnePosted February 27, 2019

We're exploring the great Virginia State Parks within an hour of the Roanoke Region, this is part 2 in this fun series.

Busy Summer day at the lake - Fairy Stone State Park, Virginia

Adventures Under 10

By Amy AtwoodPosted February 26, 2019

Virginia State Parks offers something for most anyone even those under the age of 10.

Learning at the Critter Crawl at Hungry Mother State Park

Recreational Bench Sitting at Virginia State Parks

By Annette BarefordPosted January 14, 2019

Any time in nature is time well spent and for those with some physical challenges, visiting a Virginia State Park can offer accessible ways to enjoy nature.

Just behind the visitor center is the peaceful Taskinas Creek Overlook at York River State Park, Va

Best places to cool off this summer part 2

By Shellie AnnePosted April 28, 2017

If you are looking for a place to cool off this summer, then you are in luck, we have a couple more suggestions, and then a couple more after that. This is part 2 of this series.

Having fun together cooling off in the lake at Hungry Mother State Park, Virginia

Best places to cool off this summer part 1

By Shellie AnnePosted April 19, 2017

If you are looking for a place to cool off this summer, then you are in luck, we have a couple suggestions and then a couple more after that.

This guarded swimming beach at Smith Mountain Lake State Park is perfect in the hot summertime

A Camp Host Family's Story

By Jodi RhodesPosted September 14, 2014

Did you know that Virginia State Parks loves our camp hosts? We have 36 state parks and some have more than one campground. Read on to hear about one family's camp hosting experience.