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.


Fish Virginia First Trail


Fish Virginia First logo.

Virginia has plenty of lakes, rivers and streams, and where you have waterways, you have fish. Where you have fish, you have people who love to fish. That's why DCR partnered with Fish Virginia First, which connects anglers to places where they can land the fresh water fish of their dreams.

Visit the Fish Virginia First website to find the perfect fresh water fishing destination. Learn about native fish, read about Virginia's scenic waterways and find interesting fishing events.

Nine state parks are on the Fish Virginia First Trail: