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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5 Incredible Parks for a Day Hike in Western Virginia

By Shellie LeetePosted July 10, 2019
Escape the crowds and hit one of these scenic hiking trails in western Virginia, you'll thank yourself for it later.
Experience hiking in the highest part of Virginia at Grayson Highlands State Park, jaw dropping scenery at every turn

Where to Make a Splash This Summer

By Shellie LeetePosted June 26, 2019
When the heat is on, it's time to find a place to cool off, and fortunately we've got a few at Virginia State Parks.
Where can you make a splash this summer at Virginia state Parks? Plenty of places, like the splash spray ground at Occoneechee State Park.

Best Places to Learn to Paddle in Virginia

By Shellie LeetePosted June 23, 2019
Pick up a paddle and join us this summer as we explore the water at Virginia State Parks, and if you're new to paddling, we can help.
Learn to paddle at many of our Virginia State Parks like here at Claytor Lake State Park, Va

Ain't She Sweet: Cabin 11 at Occoneechee State Park

By Shellie LeetePosted June 04, 2019
Lovely cabin 11 at Occoneechee State Park will knock your socks off. This is part of a fun cabin series that will give you some inside information on a specific cabin at a specific park.
Cabin 11 is a two-bedroom cabin tucked away at the end of the cabin loop at Occoneechee State Park, Virginia

5 Things to Love About Westmoreland State Park

By Shellie LeetePosted June 03, 2019
Discover some of the fantastic features of Westmoreland State Park.
Escape to one of the three campgrounds including group camps at Westmoreland State Park

4 Reasons These Two Smaller Parks are Big on Fun

By Shellie LeetePosted May 28, 2019
Three lakes in Central Virginia at only two small parks, this sounds like the beginnings of good summer fun.
Twin Lakes State Park has been a favorite in Central Virginia with two lakes of fun: Goodwin Lake and Prince Edward Lake

4 beautiful parks for day hikes in northern Virginia

By Shellie LeetePosted May 24, 2019
If you're looking for trails not too far from home in Northern Virginia or D.C. for a day hike, then we have a handful of parks you may enjoy.
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7 Great Parks for a Midweek Getaway to Relax and Unwind

By Shellie LeetePosted May 22, 2019
If you can swing a mid-week getaway, you'll experience a park in a whole new light.
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8 Parks for Fantastic Kayaking and Canoeing this Summer

By Shellie LeetePosted May 17, 2019
With most of our state parks located on or near a body of water, it may be high time to learn a new skill, paddling.
Sitting low in a canoe or kayak allows you a close-up view of the incredible wildlife in a park, as you quietly glide through the water at their level. This is Bear Creek Lake State Park in Central Va.

Where can you swim at Virginia State Parks?

By Shellie LeetePosted May 14, 2019
Virginia State Parks offers places to cool off in more ways than one.
Holliday Lake swimming beach

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