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.
Birding
James River State Park
434-933-4355, JamesRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
James River State Park's wetland impoundment provides excellent waterfowl viewing opportunities that may not be available elsewhere.
Type of birds
Early spring and early fall are the best times for birding.Best time of year to observe
Best places in the park to observe
There are no birding amenities at the park per se, but bird sightings are abundant.Special birding programs and events
The park hosts owl programs during summer.Recent blogs about Birds
- Inaugural birding festival to honor Randy Smith, longtime Hungry Mother volunteer
- 5 ways to spend more time in nature in 2024
- Widewater State Park Provides Access to the Potomac River and Aquia Creek
- Brush up on nature at Hungry Mother
- Hungry Mother welcomes back feathered friends
- More recent blogs about Birds.
