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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When the wind blows - our severe weather policy

By Nancy HeltmanPosted July 31, 2020

Your safety is our utmost priority, it's hurricane season, so let's be prudent and cautious and take the time to explain one of the less pleasant decisions we have to make - when and how to decide to close a park for severe weather.

Downed trees and limbs are of particular threats in a high wind storm

Bullseyes & Fun

By Emily PricePosted July 29, 2020

Have you ever wondered how the Native Americans hunted their food? Have you ever shot a bow and arrow?

Display located at Occoneechee State Park

August Adventures Worth the Trip

By Andrew SporrerPosted July 29, 2020

Beat the heat: head toward the water for these adventures at a Virginia State Park near you.

Museum collection preserves area's African American history

By Martha WileyPosted July 23, 2020

The Jessie Zander Collection of documents and photographs provides a valuable look at the African-American history of Wise County.

Visiting Grayson Highlands, It's Not Just a Walk in the Park

By Kara AsbothPosted July 22, 2020

Grayson Highlands State Park is not your typical walk in the park, due to high altitudes, weather conditions and not being prepared.

Tonic for the Mind, Body, and Spirit

By Emily PricePosted July 08, 2020

"Virginia State Parks in a tonic for the mind, body a spirit." A statement I had read many times, but never truly understood until this year.

A Trip to a Beach Where the Wild Things Are

By Adam DanielPosted July 07, 2020

There is joy in wild places one cannot find in the city. There is tranquility and familiarity in a forgotten world. A stillness reminding us it is normal to go slow, to observe the little things, and not always be on the move.