Merchandise sales locations will be closed state-wide for the required annual inventory beginning Wednesday, April 15 and will reopen when completed on April 16.
Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., Feb. 15 through April 30. Learn more.
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Virginia State Parks is one of six divisions operated by the Department of Conversation and Recreation.
Recent News Releases
April 07, 2026
Celebrate Earth Day all week long at Virginia State Parks
RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia State Parks will celebrate Earth Day not only on April 22, but during April 17-26 to allow more time for visitors to engage in activities and enjoy more time outside this spring giving back at a state park.
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April 07, 2026
Celebrate Earth Day at Machicomoco State Park
GLOUCESTER, Va. – Machicomoco State Park will host the 2nd Annual Earth Day Celebration on April 18. Festivities will be held in the Interpretive Area from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
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April 03, 2026
Occoneechee State Park announces new park manager
CLARKSVILLE, Va. – Occoneechee State Park is pleased to announce the promotion of Brandon Brown to park manager. He previously served as assistant park manager and succeeds Chris Doss, who transitioned to the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Office of Public Safety & Law Enforcement.
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April 02, 2026
Smith Mountain Lake State Park hosts final installment of Winter Lecture Series
HUDDLESTON, Va. – The Winter Lecture Series will return to Smith Mountain Lake State Park on Sunday, April 12, from 3 to 4 p.m. This is the final installment of the four-part series and will feature Smith Mountain Lake State Park Interpretive Ranger Mel Perry.
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April 01, 2026
Virginia State Parks to hire more than 900 rangers
RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia State Parks invites job seekers interested in summer seasonal and hourly wage positions to explore the opportunities available at parks across the state.
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Media Kits
Caledon State Park – Lake Caledon Addition Media Kit
Hayfields State Park Dedication - Oct. 20, 2025
Culpeper Battlefields State Park Dedication - June 8, 2024
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Contacts
Dave Neudeck
Communications and Marketing Director
804-786-5053, dave.neudeck@dcr.virginia.gov
Kim Wells
Eastern State Parks PR & Marketing Specialist
804-217-1077,
kim.wells@dcr.virginia.gov
Starr Anderson
Western State Parks PR & Marketing Specialist
540-460-1540, starr.anderson@dcr.virginia.gov
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Mary Bishop
Web Manager
804-786-3334, mary.bishop@dcr.virginia.gov
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