Virginia State Parks

Summer kicked off with a stunner of a sunrise at #WidewaterStatePark! Where are you spending your first official weekend of summer? #VaStateParks #happysummer #sunrise

Happy First Day of Summer! Kiptopeke State Park is a great place on the Eastern Shore to soak up the sun. This video was submitted by mom and visitor Aline Passoni during their recent visit to Kipotopeke, featuring the newly rebuilt Osprey Boardwalk. #VaStateParks #KiptopekeStatePark #EasternSho...

Name this park! It's been a state park for 25 years as of this week, so if you don't know - it's time you notice it. Scroll below to see if you're right. Did you guess #ShenandoahRiverStatePark?! If so, ding ding ding! Correct. This video features the drive into the park on Daughter of Stars Driv...

It's our 88th anniversary! A lot has changed since we opened our park system on June 15, 1936. But some things remain the same. Many trees have been planted and matured, changing the landscape, but we still provide access. We're still using our historic CCC cabins with our loved ones, most restor...

Next Saturday, June 22, celebrate 25 years of conservation and recreation at James River State Park. Nestled in the heart of Virginia (Gladstone, Nelson County), James River State Park is a testament to the state's rich natural heritage. With waterways, trails and dark skies, the recreational opp...

Commemorate Juneteenth by delving into the rich history of the Black community at Virginia State Parks. Don't miss out on the enlightening events taking place at Twin Lakes and Pocahontas State Parks this Saturday, June 15 and beyond. Details below.Saturday, June 15 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Twin La...

A closer look at the dedication and more information on Culpeper Battlefields State Park, Virginias 43rd @vastateparks. The 2,200+ acres of historic battlefield land were preserved by the @americanbattlefieldtrust and Brandy Station Foundation, in partnership with the Commonwealth of Virginia, an...

Have you wandered the waters of #ChippokesStatePark before? It offers two diverse places to paddle in @surrycountyva, with access to the James River and Lower Chippokes Creek. As one of the 31 Virginia State Parks in our Wandering Waters Paddle Quest program, you can earn prizes just for paddling...

Welcome Culpeper Battlefields State Park to the @vastateparks system! Today we opened Virginias 43rd state park with Governor @glennyoungkin, @vadhr_shpo and @americanbattlefieldtrust in @visitculpeperva. More to come on todays great dedication! #VaStateParks #Virginiaoutdoors #DCRvirginia #Ameri...

We celebrate History and Culture Day every June 15 to honor our anniversary! We're offering 40+ events that provide education and entertainment across all parks to celebrate 88 years of conservation and recreation. Learn more about our history and find event details happening on Saturday, June 1...

Mountain bikers theres still time to register for Poca Go! This enduro-style cross-country mountain bike stage race, presented by @DominionEnergy, is June 15 along #PocahontasStatePark Swift Creek single-track flow trails. Learn more from @pocagomtb. #PocaGo Check out all of our Adventure Serie...

On June 19, help us celebrate 25 years of conservation and recreation at Shenandoah River State Park. This park is a haven of tranquility and outdoor adventure. For a quarter century, the park has been welcoming visitors, providing hands-on educational opportunities, and preserving the natural an...