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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Maggi Tinsley

I've been visiting Virginia's state parks for several years as my family and I continue our goal of experiencing each of them, so I'm excited to be writing about the parks as a new member of the Department of Conservation and Recreation's Public Communications and Marketing Office.

I am a North Carolina native, but now I have lived in Richmond for more than half my life, telling the stories of a number of local cultural attractions and educational institutions. I believe our natural resources are a bit of both, and I look forward to learning and sharing their stories with you.

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5 things to do in the forest for fall break

By Maggi TinsleyPosted September 20, 2023

Whether or not you are a student, taking a fall break is good for mind, body and spirit! And Virginia State Parks are filled with green spaces that can help you refresh and enjoy the autumn season to the fullest.

forest setting at Seven Bends State Park

Follow the Fall Foliage Report

By Maggi TinsleyPosted September 15, 2023

In our annual Fall Foliage Report you'll find information about leaf color changes that participating parks share each week in October.

Visit 32 Bridges, 4 Counties, 2 Tunnels at New River Trail – Part 1

By Maggi TinsleyPosted August 17, 2022

New River Trail State Park’s 57-mile length makes it worthy of three separate blog posts. First up, the southern section that runs from Galax to the midpoint of Foster Falls.