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.

National Kids to Park Day

Location of Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia

Where

Natural Bridge State Park, 6477 South Lee Highway, Natural Bridge, VA 24578.
Various Locations at the Park

When

May 21, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Get ready for an entire day of outdoor fun as we celebrate National Kids to Parks Day. Natural Bridge State Park will be hosting a day in honor of kids as we encourage connection, exploration, and education of the great outdoors and our State and National Parks. Events will take place throughout the entire park from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and will include:

- Kids nature hikes and 'Bluebird Monitoring 101'
- Learn how to geocache with a ranger
- Kids crafts and bird house workshops
- Become a Junior Steward or Rockbridge Ranger
- Self-guided adventure quests, scavenger hunts, and hikes
- Enjoy snacks and refreshments or your packed lunch at the Children's Discovery Area
- Dark Sky program where you can view the stars after dark with a ranger and learn about light pollution (Dusk-10 p.m.)

...AND MORE!

Monitor our website and social media sites for more information, updates, and ways you can be involved. Event times and map of event locations will be published prior to event.

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