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.

Winter Birder Challenge

Location of Widewater State Park in Virginia

Where

Widewater State Park, 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 22554.
Visitor Center

When

Jan. 2, 2022 10:00 a.m. - March 19, 2022 4:00 p.m.

Do you have eyes like an Eagle? Come test your skills against our Winter Birder Challenge. Participants will be given pictures and descriptions of 12 birds that make their home at Widewater for the winter. Your challenge is to find them all in the wild. Pick up a copy at the visitor center or print your own, then return your copy of the challenge to the visitor center to earn your completion certificate.

Visitor Center Hours:
Weekdays: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Weekends: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Golden Crowned Kinglet

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-288-1400
Email Address: widewater@dcr.virginia.gov