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.


Firewood quarantines


Invasive insect pests and diseases threaten Virginia's forests. The transport of firewood is a primary cause for the spread of these harmful pests. That's why Virginia State Parks recommends that you do not bring your own firewood to the parks. Instead, buy it at or near the park and be sure to burn all the wood before leaving.

Quarantines have been issued by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to restrict the movement of firewood from pest-affected counties. For a plant-pest quarantine list and more information on firewood quarantines in the state, visit the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services website. There are also federal quarantines in Virginia for three insect pests.

Firewood quarantines - the pests

Emerald ash borer Spotted Lantern Fly Gypsy Moth Photo
Imported Fire Ant
Emerald Ash Borer Spotted Lantern Fly Spongy (Gypsy) Moth Imported Fire Ant
Thousand cankers disease Pine Shoot Beetle Laurel wilt
Thousand Cankers Disease Pine Shoot Beetle Laurel Wilt (Carried by the
Invasive Redbay Ambrosia
Beetle)