RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Autumn’s crisp, cool breeze and golden hues are nearing each day in Virginia. Here are the best times to camp at Virginia State Parks and enjoy peak fall foliage.
According to the Department of Conservation and Recreation, each region in Virginia roughly corresponds to a range of time when fall foliage is at its peak.
Check out the following Virginia State Parks broken down by region and when peak fall foliage should hit:
Early October
For the Valley and Ridge region, as well as parts of the Blue Ridge Mountains, peak fall foliage can be expected in early October. The following state parks offering camping are located in this region:
- Hungry Mother State Park
- Grayson Highlands State Park
- Claytor Lake State Park
- New River Trail State Park
- Douthat State Park
- Fairy Stone State Park
- James River State Park
- Shenandoah River State Park
Early to mid-October
For Appalachian Plateau and most of the Blue Ridge Mountains, peak fall foliage can be expected in early to mid-October. The following state parks offering camping are located in those regions:
Appalachian Plateau:
Most of the Blue Ridge Mountains:
Mid-October
For the Piedmont region, peak fall foliage can be expected in mid-October. The following state parks offering camping are located in this region:
- Occoneechee State Park
- Staunton River State Park
- Twin Lakes State Park
- Holliday Lake State Park
- Bear Creek State Park
- Powhatan State Park
- Pocahontas State Park
- Lake Anna State Park
- Leesylvania State Park
- Sky Meadows State Park
Mid to late October
For the tidewater region, peak fall foliage can be expected in mid to late October. The following state parks offering camping are located in this region:
- First Landing State Park
- Kiptopeke State Park
- Chippokes State Park
- Belle Isle State Park
- Westmoreland State Park
- Caledon State Park
