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.

Perseid Meteor Shower - An overnight event

Where

Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA 20144. Historic Area and Picnic Area.

When

August 11, 2018 - August 12, 2018. 8:00 p.m. - 11:45 p.m.

Thanks to the Friends of Sky Meadows, you can enjoy viewing the Perseid meteor shower under the dark skies of Sky Meadows State Park. For $25/car, arrive between 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m., and stay to watch the event until 5:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Event is limited to 100 vehicles. To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/SkyMeadowsMeteorShower Proceeds benefit the Friends of Sky Meadows.

Tickets include activities at the Astronomy for Everyone program, located in the Historic Area, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. By 11:00 p.m., all ticket holders must relocate to the park Picnic Area for viewing until 5:30 a.m.

Food will be available for purchase from the Friends of Sky Meadows. No vehicles will be admitted after 12:00 a.m. In the event of inclement weather, no refunds will be granted, but the $25 will be considered a donation to the Friends of Sky Meadows. No alcohol is permitted per park regulations.