Events in Virginia State Parks

Get knee-deep in the Shenandoah during Fly Fishing 101!  Join us for an introductory fly-fishing program designed to teach you all the basics you need to start catching fish on a fly.

Spend your Sunday by the river!  A ranger will be stationed or roving in the picnic area with a fun activity for the whole family!  Activities may include a fur and skull table, meeting the wildlife ambassadors Henry the turtle or Fred the snake, dip netting, crafts, and more!

Beat the heat at our new River Bend Discovery Center!

Beat the heat at our new River Bend Discovery Center!

Get ready to explore some of the littlest life in our park at Bugs and Beyond!

We want YOU to be a part of our park's mission!

Beat the heat at our new River Bend Discovery Center!

Jump in and explore the underwater side of the Shenandoah River!

Fireflies aren't the only species that glow at night.  Did you know several plant and animal species glow under black light?

Spend your Sunday by the river!  A ranger will be stationed or roving in the picnic area with a fun activity for the whole family!  Activities may include a fur and skull table, meeting the wildlife ambassadors Henry the turtle or Fred the snake, dip netting, crafts, and more!

Take an unforgettable journey above and below the water as we explore the hidden world of the river.

Get knee-deep in the Shenandoah during Fly Fishing 101!  Join us for an introductory fly-fishing program designed to teach you all the basics you need to start catching fish on a fly.

Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars as we celebrate one of the most spectacular celestial events of the year- the Perseids meteor shower!

Jump in and explore the underwater side of the Shenandoah River!

Join us for a relaxed, guided hike where we’ll explore the park with pen and paper in hand.

Jump in and explore the underwater side of the Shenandoah River!

Spend your Sunday by the river!  A ranger will be stationed or roving in the picnic area with a fun activity for the whole family!  Activities may include a fur and skull table, meeting the wildlife ambassadors Henry the turtle or Fred the snake, dip netting, crafts, and more!

Toads, Turtles, and Snakes - Oh my!

Jump in and explore the underwater side of the Shenandoah River!

Spend your Sunday by the river!  A ranger will be stationed or roving in the picnic area with a fun activity for the whole family!  Activities may include a fur and skull table, meeting the wildlife ambassadors Henry the turtle or Fred the snake, dip netting, crafts, and more!

Take an unforgettable journey above and below the water as we explore the hidden world of the river.

Jump in and explore the underwater side of the Shenandoah River!

Jump in and explore the underwater side of the Shenandoah River!

For decades, stories of mysterious Bigfoot sightings have echoed throughout the Shenandoah Valley.

Jump in and explore the underwater side of the Shenandoah River!

Calling all Girl Scouts!  Welcome to Shenandoah River State Park!

Join us for a day of competitive fly fishing on one of Virginia's most scenic waterways!

Parents, you spoke, and we listened!  We're excited to introduce our first toddler series: Little Wanderers.

Help us keep our public land trash-free by participating in a river cleanup!  We'll paddle 2 miles of our shoreline picking up trash in canoes or kayaks.

Celebrate the beauty of autumn with a guided hike under the radiant Harvest Moon!

Parents, you spoke, and we listened!  We're excited to introduce our first toddler series: Little Wanderers.

Gather around the crackling campfire for an evening of spine-tingling stories and eerie legends from Virginia State Parks' rich history!

Parents, you spoke, and we listened!  We're excited to introduce our first toddler series: Little Wanderers.

We're teaming up with the Warren Heritage Society to honor our local heroes!

Parents, you spoke, and we listened!  We're excited to introduce our first toddler series: Little Wanderers.