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.


Fun and learning from home

Virtual Visits at State Parks

Check out some of our Virtual Visits below or subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more.

Bugs, Slugs, Snakes and Leaves
Westmoreland State Park Ranger teaches us about different snakes that live on the forest floor.
Vernal Pools at Claytor Lake State Park
Virginia Master Naturalist Volunteer Judy explores a vernal pool at Claytor Lake State Park and discovers who lives there.
Behind the Scenes with Hungars the Hellbender
Hungry Mother State Park Ranger Tanya introduces us to Hungars the Hellbender and shows us what it takes to care for one of the largest aquatic salamanders in the world.

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Kids to Parks

Join us at a park for more fun activities on Kids to Parks Day, May 18, 2024.

Coloring and Activity Sheets

Click the image to download a pdf of the coloring or activity sheet.

Ranger Parker Coloring Sheet
Luna Moth Coloring Sheet
Natural Heritage Coloring Sheet

Rusty Bumblebee Coloring Sheet
Kids Puzzle Book

Play the Memory Game

Game Start Screen


Backyard Classrooms

Virginia’s State Parks and Natural Areas… Your Backyard Classrooms is a set of K-12 science and social studies lesson plans tailored for use in parks and natural areas. Learn more

Great Partners with Activities for Families

  • The National Association for Environmental Education has provided resources designed to keep learners of all ages interested and engaged during the crisis, from hands-on activities and lesson plans to websites, virtual tours, and more. Learn more

  • The Public Broadcasting System has many activities that bring science, nature, history and more right to you home. Learn more

  • Get started on backyard habitats with this free, kid friendly webinar from The Wildlife Habitat Council. Learn more

  • The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation's Kids in Parks program provides a national network of trails, called TRACK Trails, designed to get kids and families engaged in outdoor recreation to improve their health through the increased use of our parks and public lands. Here are some great printable Printable TRACK-tivities - Learn more.

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