Things You'll Need:
- Maps
- Wilderness Guide
- Reservation information
- Camera
- Insect Repellent
- Sunscreen
- Medical Kit
- Water
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Step 1
Discover the deepest canyon east of the Mississippi River at Breaks Interstate Park in southwestern Virginia. Called the Grand Canyon of the East, Breaks Interstate Park is one of only two interstate parks in America. The great frontiersman Daniel Boone passed through the area on several occasions. This state park has 4,500 acres of woodlands and an incredible diversity of species.
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Step 2
Enjoy the highlands of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Grayson Highlands State Park. Near Mount Rogers and Whitetop Mountain, the tallest in Virginia, this state park offers some spectacular mountain views and great campsites and trails, as well as a variety of other outdoor activities.
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Step 3
Relax and take it easy at one of Americ's best state parks: Douthat. Located between Bath and Alleghany counties, Douthat State Park is on the National Register of Historic Places. This state park in the Allegheny Mountains has all the amenities you could want, from developed campgrounds to a rocking chair on the front porch of every cabin. This fabulous state park has two lodges, one at the bottom of the mountain and one at the top.
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Step 4
Explore the First Landing State Park and you will find yourself walking in the same spot where the original founders of Virginia first landed before going on to settle Jamestown. This scenic park is just five miles from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
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Step 5
Reserve your Virginia state park campsite online (see below) or by calling (800) 933-PARK. With over 200 climate-controlled cabins and more than 1,500 campsites, Virginia is sure to have something for you.
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Step 6
Print out the state park maps and campground guides from the Virginia Department of Commerce and Recreation, as well as local tourist activities from the Tourism Board.
