Boating Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., Feb. 15 through April 30. Boating SEARCH BY AMENITIES Virginia’s waters offer a diversity of environments to explore by boat. Regardless of watercraft - a one-person kayak , a 16-foot canoe or a powerboat - boaters find plenty to do at Virginia State Parks. There are 30 parks with boating access, 27 have ramps (car-top, slide, standard concrete), 19 parks rent boats and some with marina services. Parks access Virginia's most popular waterways, including Buggs Island Lake, Claytor Lake, Clinch River, the Chesapeake Bay, the James River, Lake Anna, the Potomac River, the Rappahannock River, Shenandoah River, Smith Mountain Lake and the York River. Check out our fishing page for insights on where you can find the catch you are looking for. Parks with boating access Bear Creek Lake (BC) Belle Isle (BI) Breaks Interstate (BK) * Chippokes(CP) Claytor Lake (CL) Clinch River (CR) ** Douthat (DO) Fairy Stone (FS) False Cape (FC) First Landing (FL) Holliday Lake (HL) Hungry Mother (HM) James River (JR) Kiptopeke (KP) Lake Anna (LA) Leesylvania (LE) Machicomoco (MA) Mason Neck (MN) New River Trail (NR) Occoneechee (OC) Pocahontas (PO) Powhatan (PW) Seven Bends (SE) Shenandoah River (SH) Smith Mountain Lake (SM) Staunton River (SR) Twin Lakes (TL) Westmoreland (WE) Widewater (WW) York River (YR) Protect against the spread of invasives with boats: Five Ways to Protect Our Waters | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (fws.gov) Invasive Species : BoatUS Foundation Learn more about boating at the Department of Wildlife Resources. 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, 11:43:14 AM WAI Level A Compliant ADA Notice