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.
State Parks - Research & Collecting Permits
THIS PERMIT IS ISSUED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS AND CONDITIONS:
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The permittee must notify the State Park Manager and District Resource Specialist prior to undertaking any permitted activity.
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All research and collections will be made in a judicious manner, altering the natural conditions as little as possible, collecting as few specimens as possible or as noted on the permit.
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Two copies or an electronic version of a complete report, giving the types, numbers and disposition of all collected material, will be furnished to the Natural and Cultural Resource Management office no later than December 31 of the year the permit is in effect. If research is not yet complete, an update must be submitted by December 31.
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In the event that the research leads to publication, the Natural and Cultural Resource Management office will be furnished with three (3) reprints or an electronic version of each article or report.
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This permit may be used only by the person(s) to whom it is issued and a copy of the permit must be on site during all visits.
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The collections shall be used for scientific or educational purposes only, shall be dedicated to public benefit and shall not be used for commercial profit. Botanical collections if propagated may not be distributed beyond designated repository.
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All collecting must be done away from roads, trails, and developed areas unless such locations are specified in the permit. The collecting shall be conducted in such a manner as not to detract from or cause damage to the environment. Because of the scarcity and/or importance of some specimens, the Department may designate the kind, number and sizes of which may be collected and any other restrictions necessary for the protection of the resources.
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Cultural, historic artifacts and paleontological specimens collected remain the property of DCR. DCR reserves the right to designate the repositories of all such artifacts and specimens removed from the park, including loans of items for exhibit. DCR may restrict reassignment of artifacts or specimens from one repository to another. Such items should not be destroyed or discarded without prior DCR authorization.
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Permittee and subpermittee(s) shall abide by all DCR regulations and agree to exercise privileges granted in this permit subject to the supervision of the Park Manager or District Resource Specialist.
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Permittee and subpermittee(s) shall and hereby do waive and release any and all claims against the Commonwealth of Virginia, DCR, or its employees, for any and all damages, losses, or costs to persons or property arising either directly or indirectly form the use of said premises and/or from the exercise of privileges granted by this permit.
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The parking fee typically collected upon entry into each park is waived for the permittee during research related visits to the park, provided that a copy of this permit is displayed and/or in the possession of permittee.
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All research and collecting shall be done in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All other applicable permits or consents must accompany this application.
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The permittee is responsible for the actions of the subpermittee(s).
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