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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Thanks for the memories...80 years of them - part 3

By Shellie AnnePosted May 05, 2016

With 36 Virginia State Parks to choose from our memories are coming in from all over the state for our 80th anniversary. From those who visit Virginia State Parks in the peak season, in the summer months and enjoy the swimming beaches and campsites, to those who prefer off season when the trails are quiet and they can have the park to themselves. Here are a few of their stories...

Enjoying our state park experience on horseback

We use Lake Anna State Park for Horseback Riding all the time. It is peaceful, the trails are kept up and it is great for my horses. This park is only 25 minutes from my house and we always have an enjoyable time riding out there. -Glenna Tompkins

Where it all began

It started here on September 27, 2014 when my husband and I got married at Chippokes State Park. It was a beautiful day with family and friends. Wendell and I decided we wanted to visit all the same parks in Virginia.

In the fall, my husband, stepson, and stayed at Fairy Stone State Park. The fall foliage was so beautiful! We loved the rustic cabin. We searched the woods for fairy stones and found some. We walked around and found bear prints. We also watched a NASCAR race and witnessed Jeff Gordon win his last race.

We love to go to the parks in the winter. It was snowing as we entered James River State Park. -April Jenkins