Closures at Virginia State Parks

Due to Hurricane Helene, numerous Virginia State Parks are partially closed. For your safety and the safety of our staff and emergency response workers, please do not attempt to access areas in parks that have been closed.

Last updated: Nov. 1, 2024. 10:37 a.m.

Virginia State Park closures
Grayson Highlands:	The park is open. All trails are passable with the exception of Listening Rock and Stampers Branch (from the main road to Hickory Ridge campground). Please read the rest of this information carefully. Due to road closures on US-58, the only access to the park for the foreseeable future is via Rt. 600 from Chilhowie Exit 35, from Interstate 81. Please be aware that this route includes two sections of long, straight pulls of significant grade that may be difficult for vehicles towing large campers. The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (MRNRA) has lifted the closure of the high country. However, not all MRNRA trails are open or passable. For the most up-to-date information on this area, call the MRNRA Headquarters at 276-783-5196 or go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gwj/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1211517.
New River Trail:	PARTIALLY CLOSED. Sections of the park are still closed. Campgrounds will be closed through Feb. 28, 2025. View a trail guide with closures marked.
Claytor Lake:	As the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continue clearing debris from Claytor Lake, they will be mobilizing more equipment and resources to help with the cleanup efforts. The following sections of the park will be impacted by the cleanup: - One lane of the park’s launch ramp and a portion of the marina parking lot will be utilized for the cleanup and will remain closed. The other lane of the park’s launch ramp is now open to the public. Additional marina parking will be available in the grass overflow lot across from the marina parking lot. Please remember the debris field is constantly moving and the launch ramp could become blocked with debris at any time. - The DWR Dublin boat ramp located off Bear Drive is limited to boat retrievals only during daylight hours. Boat launching from this ramp will remain closed through February 2025. - Traffic patterns may change to accommodate equipment utilizing the park roadways, marina parking lot and launch area.