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.

Earth Day

Location of Sky Meadows State Park in Virginia

Where

Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA 20144.
Boston Mill Road Trail near the Park Office

When

April 23, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

On this Earth Day, celebrate safely and invest in your planet by joining rangers for a special Earth Day-themed hike. Explore the Gap Run's unique ecosystem called a "riparian buffer," the zone of trees, shrubs, and other vegetation alongside waterways. Discover the amazing ways our native plants protect water quality and biodiversity throughout the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and learn how you can help protect and restore these crucial ecosystems! Along the way, enjoy several scenic vistas overlooking the pastoral landscape, and try your hand at identifying some of the many native trees and wildflowers currently in bloom along the trail. This 2.5-mile hike is located along easy trails and begins at 10 a.m. Please bring water and dress appropriately for the weather.

Also, be sure to stop by our special Earth Day Explorer Outpost from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and discover the value of our seven Leave No Trace principles.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-592-3556
Email Address: SkyMeadows@dcr.virginia.gov