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Water safety at Virginia State Parks
Posted May 23, 2025
Virginia State Parks offer many opportunities for water recreation. Follow these water safety guidelines to get the most out of your experiences!
What's new at Holliday Lake State Park
Posted May 20, 2025
Holliday Lake State Park has undergone a few changes over the past year. These changes are positively noticeable, and it is worth taking a trip to the park to see what's new. You can camp here or stay at a nearby park to enjoy the area longer.
5 must-do activities at Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Posted February 26, 2025
Smith Mountain Lake State Park has something for every kind of outdoor enthusiast. From water sports to peaceful nature trails, its array of adventures makes it a perfect destination for families, couples and solo explorers.
Two Unforgettable Experiences All Within an Hour of Williamsburg
Posted May 03, 2022
Two parks just a short drive from the Williamsburg area, offering hours of family fun, outside.
Two More Unforgettable Experiences Under Two Hours from Williamsburg
Posted August 20, 2019
If you like to fish, bike, bird watch or beach comb then read on to see two more parks to explore on Virginia's beautiful waterways.
Spend Time at a Beach this August
Posted August 08, 2019
From mountain lake beaches to the Atlantic Ocean, we've got a few parks with beach access you're going to love at Virginia State Parks.
Parks for the last splash of summer near Roanoke
Posted August 01, 2019
If you're looking for fun in the sun and a way to cool off near Virginia's Blue Ridge, then we have a few parks we know you'll love.
Top 5 Reasons You'll Love Twin Lakes State Park
Posted July 22, 2019
Swimming, fishing, hiking, boating and lakeside picnicking, camping and cabin stays make this park in the heart of Virginia special.
Where to Make a Splash This Summer
Posted June 26, 2019
When the heat is on, it's time to find a place to cool off, and fortunately we've got a few at Virginia State Parks.
Ain't She Sweet: Cabin 11 at Occoneechee State Park
Posted June 04, 2019
Lovely cabin 11 at Occoneechee State Park will knock your socks off. This is part of a fun cabin series that will give you some inside information on a specific cabin at a specific park.
4 Reasons These Two Smaller Parks are Big on Fun
Posted May 28, 2019
Three lakes in Central Virginia at only two small parks, this sounds like the beginnings of good summer fun.
Where can you swim at Virginia State Parks?
Posted May 14, 2019
Virginia State Parks offers places to cool off in more ways than one.
Life is Full of Options: Top Reasons to Choose Virginia State Parks
Posted May 08, 2019
Many of you might be new to Virginia or may have just discovered Virginia State Parks and are wondering what to do there. You've come to the right place!
Getting to Know Virginia: Kiptopeke State Park
Posted 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.
Top 5 Reasons to Spend Time at Hungry Mother State Park This Summer
Posted March 25, 2019
If you're planning your family vacation, then you'll be glad to discover that Hungry Mother State Park offers some of Virginia’s finest recreational opportunities.
Adventures Under 10
Posted February 26, 2019
Virginia State Parks offers something for most anyone even those under the age of 10.
Best places to cool off this summer part 2
Posted April 28, 2017
If you are looking for a place to cool off this summer, then you are in luck, we have a couple more suggestions, and then a couple more after that. This is part 2 of this series.
Best places to cool off this summer part 1
Posted April 19, 2017
If you are looking for a place to cool off this summer, then you are in luck, we have a couple suggestions and then a couple more after that.
A Camp Host Family's Story
Posted September 14, 2014
Did you know that Virginia State Parks loves our camp hosts? We have 36 state parks and some have more than one campground. Read on to hear about one family's camp hosting experience.