Home Most Virginia State Park campgrounds to open on March 3
Local

Most Virginia State Park campgrounds to open on March 3

firewood
(© zadorozhna – stock.adobe.com)

For people who love to camp at Virginia State Parks, good news! Full-service campgrounds with bathhouses will open on March 3 and remain open through the first Monday in December.

Due to a renovation project, camping at Claytor Lake State Park will open April 1.

As a reminder, Douthat, Hungry Mother, Pocahontas and Shenandoah River state parks are open year-round.

The camping options are plentiful and vary from cabins and bunkhouses to yurts and primitive camping.

Each park offers different scenic camping options, so the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation says to do your research before booking your stay.

All parks with campgrounds now offer site-specific reservations for campsites. This new reservation system allows a camper to view an interactive map and choose an available site to reserve.

Visit the camping web page for more details about reservations, cancellations and severe weather procedures.

Reservations may be made online or by calling 1-800-933-PARK (7275) and choosing option 5. You may make lodging reservations up to 11 months in advance or, for camping, up to 2 p.m. on the day of arrival.

Support AFP




Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

Latest News

virginia state capitol
Politics, Virginia

Developing: House, Senate leaders announce Virginia budget agreement

special olympics
Etc.

Special Olympics Virginia headed to 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Special Olympics Virginia departed on Friday to begin its journey to Minneapolis for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.

justin verlander
Baseball

Goochland native, ODU alum Justin Verlander back on IL with hamstring injury

Goochland High School alum Justin Verlander, also known as three-time Cy Young winner and future first-ballot Hall of Famer Justin Verlander, suffered a setback in his rehab, and is likely out “weeks,” Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch confirmed on Friday.

police court law
Local

Greene County: Former middle school teacher indicted in child sex case

phone handcuffs arrest photograph camera spying
Local, Politics

Arrests in Harrisonburg prostitution case made at home of City Council member

two faces of ben cline
Politics, Virginia

Ben Cline is against Medicare fraud, except when it’s done by Republicans

dustin griffin
Local

To insure transparency in the Dustin Griffin case, the prosecutor needs to step aside