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.

Earth Day Celebration

Location of Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia

Where

Natural Bridge State Park, 6477 South Lee Highway, Natural Bridge, VA 24578.
Visitor Center

When

April 23, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Natural Bridge State Park will have several recurring activities throughout the day including:

-Guided Flower Walk with Master Naturalist Jan Smith. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Blue Ridge Trail parking lot. Hosted by the Virginia Native Plant Society and Virginia Master Naturalists.

-Learn from the Master Gardeners as they teach you about Composting 101. There will be a table set up that you can check out and talk directly to a Master Gardener.

-Grab a tree to take home and plant at our tree and pollinator plant giveaway table and learn information about the importance of native plants and tree planting.

-Find out about our park’s Bee Colonies and why bees are a fundamental part of our ecosystem.

-Sign up for our Stewardship Saturday volunteer crew where you can make an earth-conscious difference all year long!

Monitor our website and social media sites for more information, updates, and ways you can be involved. Are you part of an environmental-focused group or club and want to volunteer for this event? Then contact Cassidy Sept at cassidy.sept@dcr.virginia.gov.

Standard park admission applies:
Adults: $9 (13+); Children: $6 (3-12); 2 and younger are free

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-291-1326
Email Address: NaturalBridge@dcr.virginia.gov