You'll find plenty of programs, events and activities at Virginia State Parks. Our 36 parks have thousands of campsites, hundreds of cabins, more than 500 miles of trails and convenient access to Virginia's major waterways. Beaches, picnic shelters, family lodges, meeting facilities, festivals, concerts, nature programs, cultural happenings... the list goes on and on. From Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, there are plenty of things to see and do at Virginia State Parks.

Virginia State Parks is all about family, friends and fun

Whether you're after a relaxing picnic or a weeklong vacation, leave life's daily pressures behind and reconnect with nature and your friends and family at a Virginia State Park.

It's time to have fun outside, enjoy these random photos from Virginia State Parks; we hope to see you outside at your favorite Virginia State Park soon.

Take a hike at Holliday Lake State Park

Saddle your horse at High Bridge Trail State Park

Paddle your kayak at Lake Anna State Park 

Ride the hay at Mason Neck State Park

Cruise the back of the dragon at Hungry Mother State Park

Hit the trail at New River Trail State Park

Pitch a tent at Smith Mountain Lake State Park

Cool off at James River State Park

Catch a lift at Natural Tunnel State Park

Learn about wildlife at First Landing State Park

Catch a fish at Staunton River State Park

Relax in the shade at Southwest Virginia Museum State Park

Feel free to share your favorite photos from your fun at a Virginia State Park with us on Facebook page here, we love to hear your stories!