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Recent News Releases

March 06, 2025
Shenandoah River State Park to host Bluebell Festival
Bentonville, Va. – The highly anticipated Bluebell Festival will return to Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park on April 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This special event welcomes spring with a stunning display of Virginia bluebells carpeting the park’s scenic trails along the Shenandoah River.
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March 03, 2025
Claytor Lake debris removal complete, state park resumes normal operation
DUBLIN, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with FEMA, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and Friends of Claytor Lake, has completed post-Hurricane Helene debris removal at Claytor Lake and demobilized the operations center at Claytor Lake State Park.
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February 26, 2025
Adventure Races return to Shenandoah River State Park in September
BENTONVILLE, Va. – Raymond R. “Andy” Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park is thrilled to announce the return of the Shenandoah River Adventure Race and Shenandoah River Aquablaze, set to take place this September. These events are expected to draw participants from across the region for a weekend of thrilling competition and outdoor excitement. 
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February 25, 2025
Public information meetings for Sweet Run State Park to be held in March
HILLSBORO, Va. – The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation will host a public information meeting in person on March 11 at 6:30 p.m. and virtually on March 26 at 6:30 p.m. The in-person meeting will be held at the Between the Hills Community Center located at 11762 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville, Virginia.
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February 24, 2025
Claytor Lake State Park announces changes to 2025 camping season
DUBLIN, Va. – Claytor Lake State Park’s Campground Birch (formerly known as Campground B) and yurts will remain closed for the 2025 camping season for the installation of water and electric hookups.
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