Douthat State Park Lowering Douthat Lake   Douthat State Park will begin lowering Douthat Lake beginning Monday, Jan. 4, 2010 and will begin refilling the lake on Friday, March 26, 2010. The lake will be lowered six to eight feet for shoreline and structure maintenance, which will impact boating, fishing and the lake’s appearance. This will not prohibit boating or fishing. The boat ramp at the northern end of the lake will be closed and all boating activities will be affected. For general park information go to www.virginiastateparks.gov, contact the park office at 540-862-8100 or e-mail Douthat State Park at Douthat@dcr.virginia.gov. Douthat is located at 14239 Douthat State Park Road, Millboro, VA 24460. Overnight reservations can also be made by calling 1-800-933-PARK (7275) or by booking on line.

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