Become a Junior Ranger Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., Feb. 15 through April 30. Become a Junior Ranger Rangers are an essential part of the Virginia State Park System. Some of the duties of Park Rangers are to protect the plants and animals, preserve the history of each park, share their knowledge with park guests and to ensure the safety of every park guest. Become a Junior Ranger today and earn your Official Junior Ranger Badge! Nothing beats a ranger-led program in one of our parks. However, program schedules may not meet your needs, or you might prefer to explore on your own. Ranger-led self-guided programs are available at many parks to assist you in self-exploration. Below is a list of what is available for download. Check with the park office for pre-printed versions or other materials. Also take a look at our list of Junior Ranger events and camps. Bear Creek Lake Jr. Ranger Program Guide Belle Isle State Park Jr. Ranger Handbook Claytor Lake State Park Junior Ranger Activity Booklet Fairy Stone State Park Junior Ranger Activity Booklet False Cape State Park Jr. Ranger Handbook First Landing State Park Jr. Ranger Booklet Grayson Highlands State Park Junior Ranger Booklet Holliday Lake State Park Junior Ranger Activity Guide Hungry Mother State Park Junior Naturalist Booklet James River State Park Junior Ranger Program Guide Machicomoco State Park Machicomoco Junior Ranger Booklet Natural Bridge State Park Natural Bridge Junior Ranger Handbook Pocahontas State Park Jr. Ranger Book Powhatan State Park Junior Ranger Booklet Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park Sailor's Creek Battlefield Jr. Ranger Activity Book Seven Bends State Park Junior Ranger Booklet, Age 5-9 Shenandoah River State Park Jr. Rangers Activity Brochure Sky Meadows State Park Jr. Ranger Booklet, ages 5-12 Smith Mountain Lake State Park Jr. Ranger Booklet Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park Junior Ranger Historian Activity booklet Staunton River Battlefield State Park Ranger Quest Activity Book Staunton River State Park Ranger Quest Junior Ranger Booklet Westmoreland State Park Junior Ranger Handbook Junior Ranger Events Park Trail Maps Download park maps to help you navigate the trails. Find a Job at Virginia State Parks Order your Virginia State Parks license plate eNewsletter Sign-up Please wait... Thanks for signing up. You can unsubscribe at any time using the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email. You have already subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time using the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email. Sorry, we could not complete your sign-up. Please try again Email Zip Code Human Check ( 2 + 4 Download a booklet about state park amenities. General info Reservations Passes, prices and fees Lodging Programs and events Careers Job openings Media Center Know Before You Go For groups Meeting facilities Host an event Weddings Things to know FAQ Rules and regulations Pet policy Don't move firewood Feature articles Public Safety and Law Enforcement Get Involved Volunteer Friend groups Volunteer Host Youth Conservation Corps Stay connected Blog eNewsletter sign up Partnerships Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation 600 E. Main St., 24 th Floor | Richmond, VA 23219 To learn about park offerings and overnight accommodations, email resvs@dcr.virginia.gov or call 800-933-PARK (7275) Address other general inquiries to vastateparks@dcr.virginia.gov Please send website comments to web@dcr.virginia.gov Copyright © 2026, Virginia IT Agency. All rights reserved. Last Modified: Monday, 9 March 2026, 11:24:26 AM WAI Level A Compliant ADA Notice