Department of Conservation and Recreation

National Trails Day at Virginia State Parks

Bald Knob Natural Area Preserve now open

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Show support for - and help support - Virginia's 44 state parks and the great outdoors. Sign up for a the Virginia State Park license plate. It's $25 a year; all revenue goes to conservation in the parks.

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Search State Parks by Amenity

Use this handy tool to search for a nearby state park that has exactly what you want. Narrow your search by region, overnight accommodation, type of swimming and so on.

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Invasive plants

English ivy may be posh but it doesn't belong here. Invasive species devastate natives and natural habitat. Learn about defeating these invaders and using native species instead.

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Flood Stories: Helping Virginia better understand flood risk this hurricane season

An Image While forecasts, flood maps and emergency plans are important tools, communicating the real-life impacts of flooding in our communities is equally critical. That's why DCR encourages residents to use the Flood Story web viewer - a simple but powerful way to help build a safer, more informed Commonwealth. READ MORE

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Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation touches all Virginians' lives.

As the state's lead conservation agency, DCR protects what Virginians care about – open space, clean water, natural habitat, safe infrastructure and access to the outdoors.