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.


Birding


Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park

540-622-6840, ShenandoahRiver@dcr.virginia.gov

There are birds aplenty at Shenandoah River State Park. The Shenandoah River is a corridor for migrating warblers in the spring and fall.

Type of birds

Saw-whet owls also migrate through the area. There are nearly 100 different species of birds here at  different   times of the year.

Best time of year to observe

Spring and fall are the best times of year for viewing.

Best places in the park to observe

An overlook at the park provides a good platform for observation.

Special birding programs and events

The park offers birding programs throughout the year.

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