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.

Bear Necessities of Safety

Location of Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia

Where

Grayson Highlands State Park, 829 Grayson Highland Ln., Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363.
Massie Gap

When

May 11, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Visit a ranger and learn about bear safety. How to store food, what to do when you come across a bear hiking, camping in bear country, and more. Come touch a bear pelt and see what bear tracks look like. 

Look for a ranger in Massie Gap. Program will move to Visitor Center if weather is bad.

photo of a black bear

 

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-579-7092
Email Address: GraysonHighlands@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

Additional dates

Bear Necessities of Safety - May 26, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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