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.

Stuart's Knob Hike

Location of Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia

Where

Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart, VA 24171.
Stuart's Knob Trailhead

When

May 1, 2024. 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Follow the path taken by old miners of days gone by. see the old mines and hear about the boom town, Fayerdale, which once stood where Fairy Stone Lake is today. Learn how the influence of Fayerdale and the creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps led to the development of Fairy Stone State Park.

View of Stuart's Knob from the beach.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-930-2424
Email Address: FairyStone@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

History/Culture | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

Add to calendar

Return To List

 



Find a Job at
Virginia State Parks

Find a job at Virginia State Parks

eNewsletter Sign-up