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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: October 01, 2024
Contact: Starr Anderson, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 540-460-1540, starr.anderson@dcr.virginia.gov
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation announces park and natural area preserve closures due to Hurricane Helene
RICHMOND, Va. – Nine Virginia State Parks and four natural area preserves are closed or partially closed following significant damage caused by Hurricane Helene. These closures will allow for thorough assessments and necessary repairs to the affected areas. All dates are subject to change.
Virginia State Parks
Natural Area Preserves
For guest safety as well as the safety of DCR staff and emergency response workers, visitors should not attempt to access any parks, preserves or areas that are closed.
Virginia State Parks will contact guests with overnight reservations impacted by these closures. Visitors with questions about trail conditions, special events and educational programs should check the park’s webpage for more information at virginiastateparks.gov/find-a-park.
To learn more, please go to dcr.virginia.gov/closures.
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Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. For more information about Virginia State Parks’ activities and amenities or to reserve one of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, call the Virginia State Parks Reservation Center at 800-933-PARK or visit virginiastateparks.gov.
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