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.

Shot Tower Tours

Location of New River Trail State Park in Virginia

Where

New River Trail State Park, 116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360.
Shot Tower- 283 Pauley Flatwoods Rd. Austinville, Va 24312

When

April 20, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers. Interpretive signs provide details on the tower, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Grounds are open from dawn until dusk, and the parking lot is open year-round. 

During the scheduled tour times, guests may ascend the tower and get an up-close look at the structure. Admission to the tower is free; however, the daily parking fee applies. Group tours are also available. Call the office at (276) 699-6778 for details.

Shot Tower

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-699-6778
Email Address: NewRiverTrail@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

History/Culture | Kids/Family | Self-Guided Programs

Additional dates

Shot Tower Tours - May 4, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - May 5, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - May 11, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - May 12, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - May 18, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - May 19, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - May 24, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Shot Tower Tours - May 26, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - May 27, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - May 31, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - June 1, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - June 2, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - June 7, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Shot Tower Tours - June 9, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - June 14, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Shot Tower Tours - June 21, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - June 22, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - June 23, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - June 28, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - June 29, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - June 30, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - July 4, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - July 5, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - July 6, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Shot Tower Tours - July 12, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - July 13, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - July 14, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - July 19, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - July 20, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - July 21, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - July 26, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - July 27, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - July 28, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Aug. 2, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Aug. 3, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Aug. 4, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Aug. 9, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Aug. 10, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Aug. 11, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Aug. 16, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Aug. 17, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Aug. 18, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Aug. 23, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Aug. 24, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Aug. 25, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Aug. 30, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Aug. 31, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Sept. 1, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Sept. 2, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Sept. 7, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Sept. 8, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Sept. 14, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Sept. 15, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Sept. 21, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Sept. 22, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Sept. 28, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Sept. 29, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Oct. 5, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Oct. 6, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Oct. 12, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Oct. 13, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Oct. 19, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Oct. 20, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Oct. 26, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Tower Tours - Oct. 27, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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