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.

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5 Reasons To Hike The Trails at Douthat

By Shellie AnnePosted April 25, 2019
You'd be hard pressed to find a better hiking and biking gem like Douthat State Park just an hour from Roanoke with over 43 miles of trails plus a lake to boot.
Every hiking trail at Douthat State Park offers incredible scenery and views, it

7 parks with cabins that offer waterviews

By Shellie AnnePosted April 24, 2019
If you want a room with a view, look no further than a Virginia State Park cabin. You'll get many rooms with views and ample space for your entire family to enjoy.
A waterview is just one of the perks of a handful of cabins at Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Virginia

Governor's Award winner keeps SWVA history alive

By Martha WileyPosted April 20, 2019
Regional historian Dr. Lawrence Fleenor has volunteered since 2005 at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park, sharing his enthusiasm and love for area history with countless visitors.
Ellenbrook, one of the stunning historic homes on the Tour to Eden bus tour

The Lure of Kiptopeke

By Shellie AnnePosted April 19, 2019
Amazed that these ships could ever float, the concrete ships are now used as a breakwater, and a quirky sight just offshore at Kiptopeke State Park.
Experience the Chesapeake Bay

Getting to Know Virginia: Kiptopeke State Park

By Bob Diller and Kevin DivinsPosted April 16, 2019
Time to capture the magnificent scenery of the beaches, boardwalk and birds at Kiptopeke State Park. This is another part of Bob and Kevin's fun series.
The dunes and boardwalk as viewed from the beach side at Kiptopeke State Park in Virginia

Taking Risks to Learn New Things: AmeriCorps

By Guest BloggerPosted April 10, 2019
Help maintaining the natural beauty of our parks is just a fraction of the part AmeriCorps play at Virginia State Parks.
VSCC District 1 Resource Crew

Life to Springs

By Tom KneippPosted April 09, 2019
Sometimes a renewed intermittent spring just appears for a while then fades, seeping up from underground just above the bedrock layer. Learn more about these at Bear Creek Lake State Park.
Spring House. This spring was most likely framed in the late 1930s at the time Bear Creek Lake was being developed as a recreation area. You would have heard tin cups here on a hot summer day.

Spring Has Finally Sprung at Shenandoah River State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted April 06, 2019
It's been a long, snowy winter but, now winter's grip has finally started to loosen.
Virginia Bluebells at Shenandoah River State Park

Do You Have a Favorite Campground?

By Guest BloggerPosted April 05, 2019
An outdoor photographer shares the gem of a campground that his family loves, and it's found right here in Southwest Virginia.
A Favorite Park for Camping - Claytor Lake State Park (Photo used with permission by Kenton Steryous)

Trails, From a Ranger’s Perspective

By Guest BloggerPosted April 04, 2019
Trails are one of the favorites in state parks but they require planning and hard work.
Views from the hike trails at Grayson Highlands

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