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.

Sound Explorer: Guided Family Hike with the National Park Service

Location of Machicomoco State Park in Virginia

Where

Machicomoco State Park, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes, VA 23072.
Interpretive Area: Picnic Shelter 2

When

April 20, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Spending time in parks engages all of our five senses. For this guided hike led by our friends from the National Park Service, we will focus on sound! Kids and families are encouraged to join us and complete their "Sound Explorer" Junior Ranger book to earn a special badge! This low-intensity hike will stop frequently along the route to do activities, games, and scavenger hunts to explore the different sounds of the park! Registration is recommended. Program limited to 20 participants. Register at the Machicomoco park office or by calling at 804-642-2419.

Bunny with sound explorer hike written above it

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-642-2419
Email Address: machicomoco@dcr.virginia.gov