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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Fall Leaves Are Calling From These Eight Virginia State Parks
Posted October 4, 2015 | Updated October 4, 2017
Now that fall is calling, let's explore some of the Virginia State Parks you have to choose from that range from the highest elevation in Virginia, to the coal fields region of Big Stone Gap, and on over to the coastal bald cypress swamp and largest natural bay in the world.
If you are wondering which parks we may suggest for eye-popping knock-your-socks-off color, don't worry we have colorful autumn leaves in aces.
Here are eight incredible Virginia State Parks ripe for leaf peeping with some inspiring text if you want to share them with your family and friends on Facebook, or pin to Pinterest to help get them outside.
1. Hungry Mother State Park in Marion, Virginia
2. Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, Virginia
3. Staunton River State Park in Scottsburg, Virginia
4. York River State Park in Williamsburg, Virginia
5. Douthat State Park in Millboro, Virginia
6. Southwest Virginia Museum State Park in Big Stone Gap, Virginia
7. Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
8. Shenandoah River State Park in Bentonville, Virginia
The fall leaves are calling at a Virginia State Park
Will you answer?
All of our parks have leaves changing this season, you just can't stop them. See a map of all Virginia State Parks here, and click here to learn more about overnight cabin getaways, or call 800-933-PARK.
Posted October 4, 2015 | Updated October 4, 2017
If you have read the article and have a question, please email nancy.heltman@dcr.virginia.gov.
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