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.

Dark Sky Night: Full Worm Moon

Location of Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia

Where

Natural Bridge State Park, 6477 South Lee Highway, Natural Bridge, VA 24578.
Skyline Trailhead Parking Lot

When

March 18, 2022. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Come explore our International Dark Sky Park! Join a park ranger and astronomy volunteers as they teach you about the night sky and discuss the effects of light pollution. Meet the ranger at the Skyline Trail parking lot for a guided walk up to Jefferson Point.

Dark Sky Program Details:

Unless otherwise stated, all programs will take place at Skyline Trail. Parking is provided at the Skyline Trail parking lot. If you purchased park admission earlier in the day, please retain your receipt and place on your dashboard as it will provide admission to the Dark Sky program. If you did not purchase park admission on the same day, then the program price is $5/vehicle and can be paid at the parking lot self-serve kiosk.

All programs are weather dependent. If a program is cancelled due to weather, we may have alternative Dark Sky programs offered indoors. Please monitor our website and social media for program updates or call the park to receive real-time information: (540) 291-1326.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-291-1326
Email Address: NaturalBridge@dcr.virginia.gov