Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., beginning Feb. 15 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.
Clean the Bay Day - River Shore Cleanup
Where
James River State Park, 104 Green Hill Dr., Gladstone, VA 24553.
Green Hill Pond
When
June 7, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Clean the Bay Day is one of the nation's largest single-day volunteer activity. It celebrates the connection between people and nature. Taking care of our environment shouldn't be a day event. We will show you some simple things you can do at home everyday while we go along the James River to clean up debris. We might get lucky and see some wildlife along the way while we walk down to the river. One person can make a difference and if everyone pitches in, we can make the world a little cleaner for everyone to enjoy!
About Clean the Bay Day
Every June, Virginia State Parks participates in the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Clean the Bay Day, an event dedicated to protecting and preserving the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Park visitors are invited to join a clean-up to help remove litter, debris and pollution from rivers, streams and shorelines that feed into the Bay, contributing to the health of the Bay’s ecosystem and ensuring cleaner water and safer habitats for wildlife.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 434-933-4355
Email Address: JamesRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | National Events | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History | Volunteer Events
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