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.

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at Clinch River State Park

Location of Clinch River State Park in Virginia

Where

Clinch River State Park, P.O. Box 67, Saint Paul, VA 24283.
Oxbow Center

When

April 8, 2024. 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Join the Clinch River Staff for a rare Solar Eclipse Viewing. Park staff will be shuttling guests to the top of Sugar Hill by van which will provide a scenic and unobstructed view of the landscape and eclipse. Shuttles will run beginning at 1:30 pm from the UVA Wise Oxbow Center at 16620 East Riverside Drive in Saint Paul, VA to the top of the Sugar Hill Unit of Clinch River State Park. A limited number of Solar Eclipse Shades will be available for purchase for $1 each. Pre-Registering Is Required by Friday, April 5th. Please call the park office at 276-762-5076, or email clinchriver@dcr.virginia.gov to register. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket as there will be no places to sit once on the Sugar Hill Unit.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: $1 for Solar Eclipse Glasses.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-762-5076
Email Address: clinchriver@dcr.virginia.gov