| Description | The Virginia State Parks Regulations are effective within all state parks, historical and natural areas, roads, sites and other recreational areas in the Commonwealth under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The regulations are intented to regulate all persons using these lands and waters. The regulations address: aviation; bathing; boating; camping; cabin use; charges; commercial enterprises; disorderly conduct and public nuisance; dogs and other animals; firearms; explosives, and fires; hours of operation; hunting and fishing; permits; picnic areas; park preservation; refuse and rubbish; sports and games; and traffic and parking. |
| State Authority | §10.1-104 , Subdivision A.4. and Subdivision B. of the Code of Virginia . |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | None entered |
| Meetings |
| Name / Title: | Lisa McGee / Policy and Planning Director |
| Address: |
600 East Main Street, 24th Floor Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | lisa.mcgee@dcr.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)786-4378 FAX: (804)786-6141 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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| Amendments to the Virginia State Park Regulations | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/02/2022. |
Repeal of § 4VAC5-30-200 that prohibits the open carry of firearms in Virginia State Parks
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/07/2012. |
| Amend and Clarify the State Park Regulations | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/18/2010. |
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Department of Conservation and Recreation's Virginia State Park Regulation on Firearms (4 VAC 5-30-200)
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/12/2003. |