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.

Fall Foliage Report for Northern Virginia State Parks

Fall foliage report for Nov. 2, 2023.

Peak season is here, but it won't last long, so take advantage of the beautiful colors before the leaves fall. The cold weather in the northern region has caused many leaves to fall from the trees, but oaks and other trees with yellow and orange hues are still visible. Remember that when the leaves aren't on the trees, many scenic overlooks provide more water views and other scenic overlooks.

Get outside and share your fall photos on social media using the hashtags #VaStateParks and #FallinVirginia to participate in the online conversation.

Seven Bends locator Seven Bends State Park 10/30/23

Despite the drought that we had earlier in the year, the leaves did not disappoint with their color this past week. Bright reds, yellows and oranges could be seen all over the mountain and by the river.

Best place to view: Along Bass Bight Trail that run along the river and at the base of the mountain.

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2023 Fall Foliage at Seven Bends State Park

Shenandoah River locator Shenandoah River State Park - 10/30/23

There are still some beautiful colors around the park. While the leaves aren’t as vibrant as they were last week, we still have a nice array of rust colors.

Best place to view: Culler’s Overlook

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2023 Fall Foliage at Shenandoah River State Park

Sky Meadows locator Sky Meadows State Park - 10/31/23

The fall colors are still looking vibrant, though past peak at this point. We are seeing a lot of bright orange turning to rust colored. We expect a lot more of the leaves to fall as a cold front moved in early this week with strong wind gusts and colder temperatures.

Best place to view: Historic Area

Why visit this week: This Saturday, November 4, we will be holding our final “First Saturday programming” of the season. Activities will include Farmer’s Forge blacksmith demonstrations and The Settle’s Kettle hearth cooking program in the log cabin. Also on Saturday, A Fall Tree-mendous Hike on the Sensory Explorers’ Trail will be an easy educational hike on tree identification led by a Virginia Master Naturalist.

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