Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., now through April 30. Learn more.
Become a Junior Ranger
Rangers are an essential part of the Virginia State Park System. Some of the duties of Park Rangers are to protect the plants and animals, preserve the history of each park, share their knowledge with park guests and to ensure the safety of every park guest.
Become a Junior Ranger today and earn your Official Junior Ranger Badge! Nothing beats a ranger-led program in one of our parks. However, program schedules may not meet your needs, or you might prefer to explore on your own. Ranger-led self-guided programs are available at many parks to assist you in self-exploration. Below is a list of what is available for download. Check with the park office for pre-printed versions or other materials. Also take a look at our list of Junior Ranger events and camps.
- Bear Creek Lake
- Jr. Ranger Program Guide (PDF)
- Belle Isle State Park
- Jr. Ranger Handbook (PDF)
- Claytor Lake State Park
- Fairy Stone State Park
- False Cape State Park
- Jr. Ranger Handbook (PDF)
- First Landing State Park
- Jr. Ranger Booklet (PDF)
- Grayson Highlands State Park
- Junior Ranger Booklet (PDF)
- Hungry Mother State Park
- James River State Park
- Machicomoco State Park
- Pocahontas State Park
- Jr. Ranger Book (PDF)
- Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park
- Seven Bends State Park
- Shenandoah River State Park
- Sky Meadows State Park
- Smith Mountain Lake State Park
- Jr. Ranger Booklet (PDF)
- Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park
- Staunton River Battlefield State Park
- Staunton River State Park
- Ranger Quest (PDF)
- Junior Ranger Booklet (PDF)
- Westmoreland State Park
- Junior Ranger Handbook (PDF)
Park Trail Maps
Download park maps to help you navigate the trails.
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