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.
Featured Programs
State Parks are models of conservation and recreation. That's why they offer many programs that center on environmental protection and associated education and professional development. Others center on simply helping guests learn more about what Virginia's state park have to offer. Some programs are temporary but many are ongoing cover a wide scope and area. Below you'll find a list of those programs.
- Adventure Series (outdoor races)
- AmeriCorps Volunteer Project
- Birding
- Career opportunities
- Cultural Heritage Sites directory
- Earth Day
- False Cape Tram
- First Day Hikes
- Fish Virginia First
- Geocaching
- Geocaching Adventure Game
- Horse camping and trails
- Kids to Parks Day
- Music
- Nature and history programs
- New River Trail Challenge
- Opt Outside
- Pocahontas Premieres music series
- Public Lands Day
- Trail Quest... Rewards for visiting the parks you love
- Virginia State Parks... Part of a Healthy Lifestyle
- Volunteering for State Parks
- Volunteer Camp Host Program
- Wandering Waters Paddle Quest
- Your Backyard Classrooms (for teachers)
- Youth Conservation Corps