| Description | The Virginia State Forest Regulations are effective within all State Forests in the Commonwealth. The regulations are intended to regulate all persons using these lands and waters. The regulations address; aviation; bathing; boating; camping; charges; disorderly conduct and public nuisance; dogs and other animals; explosives and firearms; fires and smoking; forest preservation; hunting and fishing; meetings, exhibitions, advertising and commercial enterprises; permits; picnic areas; refuse and rubbish; sports and games; traffic and parking; and use of roads. |
| State Authority | ยง10.1-104 , Subdivion 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 | See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter. |
| Name / Title: | Nathan Thomson / Policy |
| Address: |
900 Natural Resources Drive, #800 Charlottesville, VA 22903 |
| Email Address: | Nathan.Thomson@dof.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | ()- FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Proposed Regulatory Reduction Action under Executive Order 19 | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/09/2025. |
| State Forest Regulations Fee Establishment | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/19/2015. |
| Amend Requirements for Carrying Handguns in State Forests | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/07/2011. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| State Forest Regulations Comprehensive Review and Amendment | Proposed | Stage withdrawn on 11/02/2015 before the Governor's office completed its review. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2023 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 9/21/2011 Agency Completed | Amend | |
