Merchandise sales locations will be closed state-wide for the required annual inventory beginning Wednesday, April 15 and will reopen when completed on April 16. 

Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., Feb. 15 through April 30. Learn more.

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5 Reasons to Hike the Trails at Westmoreland State Park

By Annette BarefordPosted May 19, 2019
Great trails that offer a different experience at Westmoreland State Park, from accessible trails to 200 feet of stairs straight down to the beach.
A deer family watches as hikers pass by on a trail at Westmoreland State Park, Virginia

Where can you swim at Virginia State Parks?

By Shellie LeetePosted May 14, 2019
Virginia State Parks offers places to cool off in more ways than one.
Holliday Lake swimming beach

Top 5 Ways History Flows at Pocahontas State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted May 06, 2019
Our history may not be as visible as other parks, but guests will be surprised by the history that hides in plain sight.
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Field - This location hosted the CCC

Spring Surprise

By Monica HoelPosted April 02, 2019
Spotted Salamanders and importance of Citizen Scientists at Hungry Mother State Park.
Chief Ranger Visitor Experience Tanya Hall and the exciting discovery at Hungry Mother State Park, Va

I'd Like To Tell You About Our Friends

By Nancy HeltmanPosted March 23, 2019
Virginia State Parks are fortunate to have a cadre of Friends that provide support and advocate on our behalf.
VAFP President Tim Kennell, presents the Legislator of the Year award to Delegate Kilgore

An Eastern Shore Getaway to One of Virginia's Most Iconic Parks

By Shellie LeetePosted March 15, 2019
Along with camping, lodges and yurts, we thought it'd be fun to highlight one of the newer cabins at Kiptopeke State Park.
Cabin C was beautiful inside and out at Kiptopeke State Park on Virginia

History of a Pre-Civil Rights Era State Park

By Christen MillerPosted February 19, 2019
Prince Edward State Park was opened to the public in June 1950, making it Virginia's only pre-Civil Rights Era state park for African-Americans. This is a story of the legacy of this state park, now called Twin Lakes State Park.
History comes alive. Everyone deserves access to nature, and Prince Edward State Park was the one and only park people of color could visit during Virginia

A Ranger's Favorite Hike

By Guest BloggerPosted February 10, 2019
Working for Virginia State Parks, Ranger Blevins gets to hike many trails, but here is her favorite.
Sunrise in the mountains at Hungry Mother State Park

Why You Need to Visit One of Virginia's Most Bountiful Fishing Lakes

By Shellie LeetePosted January 29, 2019
The secret is out, one of Virginia's most amazing fishing lakes is the John H Kerr Reservoir, commonly known as Buggs Island Lake.
The secret is out, one of Virginia

A Winter Walk in a Naked Wood

By Guest BloggerPosted December 22, 2018
You are invited to go to the woods. Breathe in the crisp winter air. Beauty, life, and rest await you at Caledon State Park.
A walk in the woods is good medicine - Boyd

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