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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: March 05, 2026
Contact: Starr Anderson, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 540-460-1540, starr.anderson@dcr.virginia.gov

Virtual public comment meeting to be held for Virginia's future Mayo River State Park

(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: River View at Future Mayo River State Park)

(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Hiking Trail at Future Mayo River State Park)

(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Byrd's Ledge at Future Mayo River State Park)

HENRY COUNTY, Va. — The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation invites the public to participate in the virtual Master Plan Public Comment Meeting for Virginia’s future Mayo River State Park.

This plan will help guide the park’s management and development and identify its natural, cultural and physical resources.

During the meeting, representatives from DCR, Virginia State Parks and Kimley-Horn: Engineering Planning and Design Consultants will present updates, discuss potential developments and gather public input on future park facilities, trails, visitor experiences and environmental stewardship.

The meeting will take place on Thursday, March 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Teams. Those interested in attending can join by clicking on the Teams link found at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/recreational-planning/mr-masterplan.

The Spencer-Penn Centre located at 475 Spencer Penn Rd, Spencer, VA 24165, will live stream the public comment meeting for the community. To attend the live stream event, please register by calling 276-957-5757.

Written feedback will also be accepted through April 12, 2026. Comments may be emailed to planningresources@dcr.virginia.gov; faxed to 804-786-9240; or mailed to Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Attn: Salim Chishti, 600 E. Main St., 24th Floor, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

For more information about the master plan process or the upcoming meeting, go to https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/recreational-planning/mr-masterplan.

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About Virginia State Parks

Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. For more information about Virginia State Parks’ activities and amenities or to reserve one of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, call the Virginia State Parks Reservation Center at 800-933-PARK or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.

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