Photography and parks Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., Feb. 15 through April 30. Photography and parks Photography is popular at state parks. That's not surprising because the parks are, after all, beautiful and relatively undisturbed places chock full of nature and her creations. DCR also has online collections of state park and natural preserve photos . There’s an active Flickr photo group as well, with more than 1,000 photos. View group members' photos there and upload your own shots. (Note that many of the photos in the group collection are copyright protected.) State parks also support: Pinterest Tag your photos with #VAStateParks and we may just share them on our feed or in a story. DCR's state parks also occassionaly sponsor photo contests. Revisit this page now and then for details. A special use permit is required for commercial photography at parks . This includes photos taken by a professional photographer, where a fee is charged for the photo session or photography taken to be used in marketing materials or to sell. Get out and get snapping. 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: Friday, 19 August 2022, 04:45:43 PM WAI Level A Compliant ADA Notice