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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High Bridge Trail State Park completes extension into Pamplin

By Kim WellsPosted April 24, 2024

High Bridge Trail now connects to Pamplin City after many years in the making and DCR is excited to be a part of the town's story. This new western terminus is a great place to start your trek on High Bridge Trail State Park.

Ribbon cutting at High Bridge Trail new extension

5 ways to spend more time in nature in 2024

By Starr AndersonPosted January 18, 2024

If your New Year’s resolution is to spend more time outside this year, look no further than Virginia State Parks. With 42 unique parks from the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, the opportunities for outdoor adventures are endless.

Visit 32 Bridges, 4 Counties, 2 Tunnels at New River Trail – Part 1

By Maggi TinsleyPosted August 17, 2022

New River Trail State Park’s 57-mile length makes it worthy of three separate blog posts. First up, the southern section that runs from Galax to the midpoint of Foster Falls.

view from a bridge on the New River Trail

9 Great Rail Trails in Virginia

By Shellie AnnePosted March 25, 2021

Take in the beautiful Virginia countryside as you ride the former rails on our state's rail-trails. Two of the longest are scenic Virginia State Parks.