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.

Motorboating

Virginia State Parks allow motorboats at 14 parks. You can take your motorboat out into the Blue Ridge, Chesapeake Bay, Eastern Shore, Hampton Roads area, Northern Virginia waters, and Virginia’s rivers and lakes.

For avid boaters, consider a Boat Launch Annual Pass so you can get out on the water as much as you want!

Questions about boat registration, licensing, safety and more? The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources has information for you.