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 Favorite Cozy Cabins for Winter

By Shellie AnnePosted December 14, 2023
A winter getaway is a great way to mentally clear out the year-end junk and prepare for a bright new year ahead. Fortunately, we have hundreds of cabins at Virginia State Parks for that needed escape.
Fairy Stone State Park

2 Virginia State Parks complete phase 1 of cabin renovations

By Starr AndersonPosted May 31, 2023
Douthat and Fairy Stone State Parks have reopened 29 cabins to the public after completing the first phase of their nearly three-year renovation project.
Civilian Conservation Corps

Epic Fall Road Trip

By Shellie AnnePosted September 18, 2020
There is no place like Virginia in the fall. If you love leaves, you'll want to check out my favorite leaf peeping road trip that even includes a spectacular waterfall and stops at some unique historic sites.
Head to the mountains this fall, you

Top 12 Scenic Roads of Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted September 01, 2019
Virginia has scenic country roads in aces, here are some of the most beautiful roads in Virginia State Parks.
A part of the famous ride known as the Back of the Dragon at Hungry Mother State Park

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

Raising out of the box thinkers means getting our kids outside

By Guest BloggerPosted September 13, 2018
Photographer captures the colors and joy of being outside at Douthat State Park through the lens of being a Dad.
Family time together at a cabin at Douthat State Park Photo by Exposure Photography www.jonandjulie.com @exposurephoto

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