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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Winter Hiking Tips: Enjoying the off-season at Virginia State Parks

By John GreshamPosted January 09, 2024

Hiking offers challenges and opportunities to enjoy the off-season at Virginia State Parks!

7 places to park your RV at Virginia State Parks

By Haley RodgersPosted September 21, 2023

Take your RV to any of these seven Virginia State Parks for a great time!

Chippokes State Park campground with an RV at it with trees surrounding it and a sandpad with a bug net on it

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.

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.

5 Parks Known For Their Fantastic Fall Foliage

By Shellie AnnePosted September 18, 2020

Everyone loves the change in seasons, and we can't get enough of it at Virginia State Parks.

a majestic mountain stream at Douthat State Park, Va in the fall

4 Lakes That'll Knock Your Socks Off This Fall at Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted September 12, 2019

It's never too early to plan that fall getaway. Here are four lakes we know you'll love this fall at Virginia State Parks.

Pick up a paddle and experience the leaves from the lake at Douthat State Park, Va

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

Parks for the last splash of summer near Roanoke

By Shellie AnnePosted 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.

Spend the day relaxing in the warm sun and cooling off in the little lake at Fairy Stone State Park, Va

5 Incredible Parks for a Day Hike in Western Virginia

By Shellie AnnePosted July 10, 2019

Escape the crowds and hit one of these scenic hiking trails in western Virginia, you'll thank yourself for it later.

Experience hiking in the highest part of Virginia at Grayson Highlands State Park, jaw dropping scenery at every turn

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.