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.

2024 Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

Location of Staunton River State Park in Virginia

Where

Staunton River State Park, 1170 Staunton Trail, Scottsburg, VA 24589.
Observation Field

When

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

Come join us for the partial Solar Eclipse at Staunton River State Park! We will meet on the Observation Field to witness this amazing event. The park will experience 85% coverage, so while we are not in the path of totality, it will still be a sight to behold. Join our rangers to get an up close and safe view of the eclipse through one of the park telescopes. We will also be making time capsules to remember the day. There is plenty of open space on the Observation Field to set up your chairs or blankets and get a glimpse of the eclipse. The Gift Shop will have eclipse glasses for sale for $1; please don't view the eclipse unless you are wearing approved glasses. The next total solar eclipse in North America won't occur until 2044. The eclipse will start at 1:59 p.m. and the peak will be at 3:16 p.m.

photo of a solar eclipse

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 434-572-4623
Email Address: StauntonRiver@dcr.virginia.gov