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
Seven Bends State Park
540-328-0847, sevenbends@dcr.virginia.gov
Seven Bends is similar to Shenandoah River State Park in terms of bird habitat. The park's mixture of woodlands and shrubby grassland, as well as its proximity to water, make for a diversity of birds from songbirds to raptors.
Type of birds
Best time of year to observe
Seven Bends State Park is still under development and not open to the public. When it opens, the park will offer birding programs.
Best places in the park to observe
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