Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

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Mason Neck Eagle Festival 19 Years and Counting

By Annette BarefordPosted April 08, 2016

Each year we gather at Mason Neck State Park to not only celebrate the eagle but all wildlife that can be found in Virginia. State, federal, county and private entities located on Mason Neck have been coming together for 19 years to bring to the community this special event that is like no other:

Mason Neck Eagle Festival is held Saturday April 23, 2016

Join us for the Mason Neck State Park Eagle Festival

The fun begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m.:

Pony rides
Guides hikes
TWO ways to view an active Bald Eagle’s nest:
- Hay rides every hour to go to the nest at the James House
- Guided hike to nest on Wilson Spring Trail
Live animal shows from Reptiles Alive and The Raptor Conservancy
Programs under the big tent by each of the 5 agencies on the Neck:
- Mason Neck State Park “Overlooked Wildlife” featuring live insects and other organisms like reptiles and salamanders.
- Gunston Hall: Interactive story telling about George Mason, animals from the 1700's
- Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (USF&W): An officer will present on illegal animal trades and endangered animals, etc.
- Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area (US Bureau of Land Management): Animal Olympics
- Pohick Bay Regional Park: Special Program

Pony rides for the kids

Enjoy fun programs at the Eagle Festival at Mason Neck State Park

There will be programs, displays and information from around the community:

Reptiles Alive present a rather large turtle

Live Music by the Anthony James Band

Food and Drink offered by the Mason Neck Lion's Club

A very special thank you to our sponsors:

For more information please call Mason Neck State Park at (703) 339-2385 or email here.

The Mason Neck area is only 20 miles from D.C. on the Potomac River. Click here for a Google Map for Mason Neck State Park 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton, VA 22079

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