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.

Bluebird Boxes for Earth Day

Location of Powhatan State Park in Virginia

Where

Powhatan State Park, 4616 Powhatan State Park Rd., Powhatan, VA 23139.
Shelter 1

When

April 20, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

How would you like to have bluebirds as your neighbors? In honor of Earth Day, we will celebrate these beautiful birds by creating places for them to raise their young. Join woodworker and naturalist Roger Pinholster in assembling your very own Eastern Bluebird nest box. Pre-cut kits and tools will be provided, and we will assist you if you need help. Supplies are limited, and a $10 registration fee is required. Free parking all day at the park for those registered!

At home, you should plan to mount your nest box in an open, sunny area where there is plenty of grass for bluebirds to catch insects. Find a place where you can mount the nest box about five feet off the ground and away from any buildings.

Call (804) 598-7148 or email powhatan@dcr.virginia.gov to register.

Bluebird perched on a nest box

Documents

bluebird-monitoring-guide.pdf

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: $10/box; pre-registration required.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-598-7148
Email Address: powhatan@dcr.virginia.gov