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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Plan to Visit a Virginia State Park this Spring Break

By Nancy HeltmanPosted March 14, 2016

“When families and friends spend moments together in Virginia State Parks, those moments become lifetime memories that are cherished forever. Spring break is the perfect time to get outdoors to shed those winter blues and enjoy what parks have to offer."

- Craig Seaver, State Parks Director

Family fun - Spring Break Fossil Hunt at York River State Park

Traditionally schools schedule Spring Break for the week before or the week after Easter. Outside of the summer season, Spring Break is the busiest Virginia State Parks get during the week. And we're ready for you. Ranger-led activities are generally available on the weekends but all parks offer self-guided explorations including backpacks with field guides and binoculars; GPS units to rent for geocaching; self-guided trails; scavenger hunts or other games.

Spring Break at First Landing State Park

For a complete listing of all the programs offered from March 18 through April 3, 2016, click here. Does your school system use a different time for Spring Break or are you home schooling? The self-guided programs are offered all of the time and you can check for programs offered during the time you are available by clicking here. Each park's web page also lists upcoming programs at the bottom of the page along with a link to see more if you'd rather not use the search tool.

Discovering something new at Lake Anna State Park

For longer than a day trip, Virginia’s award-winning State Parks offer more than 1,800 campsites and 300 cabins. Six parks, Douthat, Fairy Stone, Hungry Mother, First Landing, Staunton River and Westmoreland, all have new furniture, to make your visit more comfortable than ever. A new loyalty program rewards frequent overnight visitors with free stays.

New cabin furniture, Cabin 21 at Hungry Mother State Park

2016 marks the 80th anniversary of Virginia State Parks. To stay up to date on anniversary events, you can sign up for the official Virginia State Parks eNewsletter.

For more information about all the offerings in Virginia State Park, including overnight accommodations, visit our website or call the Customer Service Center at 800-933-7275, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.